Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Kinsey 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 50% 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: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kinsey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Kinsey Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kinsey 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 Kinsey Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
46%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
50%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
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
What is Kinsey Elementary School's ranking?
Kinsey Elementary School is ranked #758 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Kinsey Elementary School often compared to?
Kinsey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orange City Elementary School, Boyden-hull High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Kinsey Elementary School?
494 students attend Kinsey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Kinsey Elementary School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kinsey Elementary School?
Kinsey Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kinsey Elementary School offer ?
Kinsey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kinsey Elementary School part of?
Kinsey Elementary School is part of Sioux Center Comm School District.
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