Serving 102 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tri-county 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 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tri-County Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Thornburg, IA, covering approximately 129.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tri-county Elementary School's student population of 102 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tri-county 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 Tri-county Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#987 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
70%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-county Elementary School's ranking?
Tri-county Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Tri-county Elementary School?
102 students attend Tri-county Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tri-county Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri-county Elementary School?
Tri-county Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tri-county Elementary School offer ?
Tri-county Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tri-county Elementary School part of?
Tri-county Elementary School is part of Tri-County Comm School District.
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