The average student:teacher ratio in Iowa public schools is approximately 14:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 3:1
9:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Iowa (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Prairie Edge
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Rank: #22.
Ruby Van Meter
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Luverne Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-5
405 Hanna Ave
Lu Verne, IA 50560
(515) 882-3357
Lu Verne, IA 50560
(515) 882-3357
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Rank: #55.
Whiting Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK
4315 Hamilton Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-7030
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-7030
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Kee High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
569 Center St
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
1151 White St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Twin Rivers Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
200 College Ave.
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1309
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1309
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
West Central Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Woodward Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 5-12
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Anthon Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
110 W Division
Anthon, IA 51004
(712) 373-5244
Anthon, IA 51004
(712) 373-5244
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
605 Lincoln Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
300 Cedar St
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2226
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2226
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
1002 Spring Street
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 336-7850
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 336-7850
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
1757 West 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 336-7800
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 336-7800
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Clay Central-everly Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
401 Church St
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 9-12
1528 Mall Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
301 Main St
Hills, IA 52235
(319) 688-1105
Hills, IA 52235
(319) 688-1105
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Mormon Trail Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Rank: #12 - 2112. - 21.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-3665
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-3665
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Albert City-truesdale Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
300 Orchard
Albert City, IA 50510
(712) 843-5416
Albert City, IA 50510
(712) 843-5416
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
610 13th Ave South
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3720
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3720
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Blakesburg Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
407 S Wilson
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Cam North Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
709 Mcintyre Dr
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-8
2500 Egewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3986
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3986
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-12
905 North Street
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2208
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2208
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Cora B Darling Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
312 W Post
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7653
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7653
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Diagonal Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-12
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
George-little Rock Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
500 E Indiana Ave
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3311
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3311
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Gilmore City Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-6
402 Se E Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Highland High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
1715 Vine Avenue
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
304 W. Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Kingsley-pierson High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
322 Quest Avenue
Kingsley, IA 51028
(712) 378-2861
Kingsley, IA 51028
(712) 378-2861
Rank: #22 - 5222. - 52.
Kirkwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
1401 9th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1120
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1120
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa average public schools student:teacher ratio?
The Iowa average public schools student:teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Iowa?
The best top ranked public schools in Iowa include Prairie Edge, Ruby Van Meter and Luverne Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Iowa?
The public high school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Iowa is Prairie Edge, with a value of 3:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio is Prairie Edge, with a value of 3:1.
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