Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St. Ansgar Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: St. Ansgar Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Saint Ansgar, IA, encompassing approximately 229.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 15.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Ansgar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
St. Ansgar Elementary School's student population of 345 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Ansgar Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Ansgar Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Hispanic
4%
14%
White
93%
70%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Ansgar Elementary School's ranking?
St. Ansgar Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend St. Ansgar Elementary School?
345 students attend St. Ansgar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of St. Ansgar Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Ansgar Elementary School?
St. Ansgar Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Ansgar Elementary School offer ?
St. Ansgar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is St. Ansgar Elementary School part of?
St. Ansgar Elementary School is part of St Ansgar Comm School District.
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