Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove

403 Barnes St
Ida Grove, IA 51445
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove's student population of 308 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 1000% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove 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 Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#486 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
92%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove's ranking?
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove is ranked #486 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove?
308 students attend Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove?
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove offer ?
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove part of?
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove is part of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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