Wickham Elementary School
Tel:
(319)688-1175
- Wickham Elementary School serves 509 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Wickham Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Wickham Elementary School's student population of 509 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 509 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wickham Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wickham Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #449 out of 1,252 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 16% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 11% |
| Black | 8% | 6% |
| White | 64% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Iowa City Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wickham Elementary School is West Senior High School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northwest Junior High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kirkwood Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Coralville Kirkwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 364 students
1.6 miles
1401 9th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319)688-1120 1.6 PK-6 364 - Coralville Northwest Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 642 students
1.7 miles
1507 8th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319)688-1060 1.7 7-8 642 - North Liberty James Van Allen Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 544 students
1.8 miles
170 Abigail Ave
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319)688-1185 1.8 PK-6 544 - Coralville Central Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 458 students
2.0 miles
501 6th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319)688-1100 2.0 PK-6 458 - North Liberty North Central Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 547 students
2.1 miles
180 E. Forevergreen Rd
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319)688-1210 2.1 7-8 547
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