Education Options Elementary School (Closed 2018)

710 W. Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Education Options Elementary School serves 8 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
8 students
This chart displays total students of Education Options Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Education Options Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
This chart displays the total teachers of Education Options Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Education Options Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(11-12)
≥50%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Education Options Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
<50%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Education Options Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Education Options Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Education Options Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Education Options Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
100%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Education Options Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Education Options Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Education Options Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
(15-16)
<50%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Education Options Elementary School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
55%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Education Options Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
33%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Education Options Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Education Options Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Education Options Elementary School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 88%.
How many students attend Education Options Elementary School?
8 students attend Education Options Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Education Options Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Education Options Elementary School?
Education Options Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Education Options Elementary School offer ?
Education Options Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Education Options Elementary School part of?
Education Options Elementary School is part of New Hampton Community School District.

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.