Serving 362 students in grades 3-5, Van Allen 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Van Allen Elementary School serves the eastern part of Mount Pleasant, IA, covering an attendance area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the school from the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Van Allen Elementary School's student population of 362 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
362 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Van Allen 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 Van Allen Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#882 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Panther Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Allen Elementary School's ranking?
Van Allen Elementary School is ranked #882 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Van Allen Elementary School often compared to?
Van Allen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Mount Pleasant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Van Allen Elementary School?
362 students attend Van Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Van Allen Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Allen Elementary School?
Van Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Allen Elementary School offer ?
Van Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Van Allen Elementary School part of?
Van Allen Elementary School is part of Mount Pleasant Comm School District.
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