Oviatt Elementary School serves 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oviatt Elementary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oviatt Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
85%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 77% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Oviatt Elementary School?
579 students attend Oviatt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Oviatt Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oviatt Elementary School?
Oviatt Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oviatt Elementary School offer ?
Oviatt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oviatt Elementary School part of?
Oviatt Elementary School is part of Norwalk Comm School District.
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