Oelwein Online School

301 6th Ave. Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
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Bottom 50%
Serving 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Oelwein Online School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oelwein Online School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Oelwein Online School's student population of 136 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
136 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Oelwein Online 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 Oelwein Online School is 0.24, 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)
#1166 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-29%
64%
50-59%
70%
21-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
87%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Oelwein Online School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
40-59%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oelwein Online School's ranking?
Oelwein Online School is ranked #1166 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oelwein Online School?
The graduation rate of Oelwein Online School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Oelwein Online School?
136 students attend Oelwein Online School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Oelwein Online School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oelwein Online School?
Oelwein Online School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oelwein Online School offer ?
Oelwein Online School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Oelwein Online School part of?
Oelwein Online School is part of Oelwein Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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