Serving 9 students in grades Prekindergarten, Lime Springs 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
10%
Black
(15-16)n/a
6%
White
(15-16)100%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Lime Springs Elementary School?
9 students attend Lime Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lime Springs Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lime Springs Elementary School?
Lime Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lime Springs Elementary School offer ?
Lime Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Lime Springs Elementary School part of?
Lime Springs Elementary School is part of Howard-Winneshiek Community School District.
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