Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elliott Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-89%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-89%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Elliott Elementary School?
101 students attend Elliott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Elliott Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elliott Elementary School?
Elliott Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elliott Elementary School offer ?
Elliott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elliott Elementary School part of?
Elliott Elementary School is part of Griswold Community School District.
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