Schleswig Elementary School

714 Date Street
Schleswig, IA 51461
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 76 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 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in IA
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥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:

School Overview

Schleswig Elementary School's student population of 76 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
76 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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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 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
#220 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
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≥80%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Schleswig Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Schleswig Elementary School 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
13%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
78%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Schleswig Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Schleswig Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
76 students attend Schleswig Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Schleswig Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schleswig Elementary School?
Schleswig Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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