Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 112% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton 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 Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#772 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%

Black
2%
7%

White
95%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School's ranking?
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School is ranked #772 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School?
186 students attend Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School?
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School offer ?
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School part of?
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School is part of Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch School District.
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