Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rural Elementary School #4 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rural Elementary School #4 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Rural Elementary School #4's student population of 15 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rural Elementary School #4 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 Rural Elementary School #4 is 0.00, 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
#1099 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (91-92)
9%
18%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Elementary School #4's ranking?
Rural Elementary School #4 is ranked #1099 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Rural Elementary School #4?
15 students attend Rural Elementary School #4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rural Elementary School #4 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rural Elementary School #4?
Rural Elementary School #4 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rural Elementary School #4 offer ?
Rural Elementary School #4 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rural Elementary School #4 part of?
Rural Elementary School #4 is part of Wapsie Valley Comm School District.
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