Serving 46 students in grades 4-6, Sabula Elementary Center 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 was 60-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
94%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Sabula Elementary Center?
46 students attend Sabula Elementary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sabula Elementary Center students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sabula Elementary Center?
Sabula Elementary Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sabula Elementary Center offer ?
Sabula Elementary Center offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Sabula Elementary Center part of?
Sabula Elementary Center is part of Easton Valley Community School District.
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