Tri-county Elementary School

3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 106 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 64%). 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tri-county Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Tri-county Elementary School's student population of 106 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

Tri-county Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-county Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
#943 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
50-59%
64%
60-69%
70%
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tri-county Elementary School's ranking?
Tri-county Elementary School is ranked #943 out of 1,233 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 64% 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?
106 students attend Tri-county Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tri-county Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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