Serving 35 students in grades 10-12, Futures 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 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 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
83%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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?
<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 74% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Futures Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Futures Elementary School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Futures Elementary School?
35 students attend Futures Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Futures Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Futures Elementary School?
Futures Elementary School has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Futures Elementary School offer ?
Futures Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Futures Elementary School part of?
Futures Elementary School is part of Boone Community School District.
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