Serving 69 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Schleswig Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schleswig Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Schleswig Elementary School's student population of 69 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Schleswig Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schleswig Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#220 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
84%
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
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schleswig Elementary School's ranking?
Schleswig Elementary School is ranked #220 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Schleswig Elementary School?
69 students attend Schleswig Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Schleswig Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schleswig Elementary School?
Schleswig Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schleswig Elementary School offer ?
Schleswig Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Schleswig Elementary School part of?
Schleswig Elementary School is part of Schleswig Comm School District.
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