Serving 822 students in grades 2-5, Storm Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 822 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Storm Lake Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Storm Lake, IA school district, encompassing approximately 87.8 square miles. It typically takes families about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 9.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Storm Lake Elementary School's student population of 822 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
822 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Storm Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Storm Lake Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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
#1173 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
68%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
14%
3%
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Hispanic
56%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
10%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hawaiian
13%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Storm Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Storm Lake Elementary School is ranked #1173 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Storm Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Storm Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Storm Lake Middle School, Storm Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Storm Lake Elementary School?
822 students attend Storm Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Storm Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Storm Lake Elementary School?
Storm Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Storm Lake Elementary School offer ?
Storm Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Storm Lake Elementary School part of?
Storm Lake Elementary School is part of Storm Lake Comm School District.
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