Ireton Elementary School serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ireton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ireton Elementary School's student population of 120 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ireton Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
38%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
58%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ireton Elementary School?
120 students attend Ireton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ireton Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ireton Elementary School?
Ireton Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ireton Elementary School offer ?
Ireton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ireton Elementary School part of?
Ireton Elementary School is part of West Sioux Comm School District.
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