Serving 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Hartford Elementary School ranks in the top 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hartford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
New Hartford Elementary School's student population of 151 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Hartford Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hartford Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#375 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
96%
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
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hartford Elementary School's ranking?
New Hartford Elementary School is ranked #375 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend New Hartford Elementary School?
151 students attend New Hartford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of New Hartford Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hartford Elementary School?
New Hartford Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Hartford Elementary School offer ?
New Hartford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Hartford Elementary School part of?
New Hartford Elementary School is part of Dike-New Hartford Comm School District.
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