Starry Elementary School
Starry Elementary School serves 217 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Starry Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Starry Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
76%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
71%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
6%
12%

Black
6%
7%

White
84%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
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