Serving 133 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stanton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Stanton Elementary School's student population of 133 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Stanton 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 Stanton Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 1233 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanton Elementary School's ranking?
Stanton Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Stanton Elementary School?
133 students attend Stanton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Stanton Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanton Elementary School?
Stanton Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stanton Elementary School offer ?
Stanton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stanton Elementary School part of?
Stanton Elementary School is part of Stanton Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School - 1:40 PM Dismissal
August 25, 2025 (Monday)
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