Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Audubon 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Audubon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Audubon Elementary School's student population of 281 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Audubon 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 Audubon Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1214 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
32%
7%
White
40%
72%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Audubon Elementary School's ranking?
Audubon Elementary School is ranked #1214 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Audubon Elementary School often compared to?
Audubon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prescott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Audubon Elementary School?
281 students attend Audubon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Audubon Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Audubon Elementary School?
Audubon Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Audubon Elementary School offer ?
Audubon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Audubon Elementary School part of?
Audubon Elementary School is part of Dubuque Comm School District.
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