Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mount Ayr Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Ayr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Ayr Elementary School's student population of 339 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Ayr Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Ayr Elementary School is 0.10, which is less 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
#196 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
72%
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
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Ayr Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Ayr Elementary School is ranked #196 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Mount Ayr Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Ayr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bedford Elementary School, Lenox Elementary School, Southeast Warren Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Mount Ayr Elementary School?
339 students attend Mount Ayr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mount Ayr Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Ayr Elementary School?
Mount Ayr Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Ayr Elementary School offer ?
Mount Ayr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mount Ayr Elementary School part of?
Mount Ayr Elementary School is part of Mount Ayr Comm School District.
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