Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Spirit Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spirit Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Spirit Lake Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spirit Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spirit Lake Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 1233 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
2%
7%
White
90%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spirit Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Spirit Lake Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Spirit Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Spirit Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Okoboji Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Spirit Lake Elementary School?
530 students attend Spirit Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Spirit Lake Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spirit Lake Elementary School?
Spirit Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spirit Lake Elementary School offer ?
Spirit Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spirit Lake Elementary School part of?
Spirit Lake Elementary School is part of Spirit Lake Comm School District.
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