Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Township Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
106 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥90%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥90%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
70%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Washington Township Elementary School?
106 students attend Washington Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Washington Township Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Township Elementary School?
Washington Township Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Township Elementary School offer ?
Washington Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Township Elementary School part of?
Washington Township Elementary School is part of Middle-Prairie Community School District.
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