Red Oak Early Childhood Center

400 W. 2nd Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 74 students in grades Prekindergarten, Red Oak Early Childhood Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Red Oak Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Red Oak Early Childhood Center's student population of 74 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Red Oak Early Childhood Center is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
(18-19)
75-79%
69%
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(18-19)
50-54%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Red Oak Early Childhood Center 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
10%
13%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
89%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Red Oak Early Childhood Center?
74 students attend Red Oak Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Red Oak Early Childhood Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Oak Early Childhood Center?
Red Oak Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Oak Early Childhood Center offer ?
Red Oak Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Oak Early Childhood Center part of?
Red Oak Early Childhood Center is part of Red Oak Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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