Schuler Elementary School

501 East 11th St.
Atlantic, IA 50022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 230 students in grades 4-5, Schuler Elementary School 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 66% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Schuler Elementary School's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Schuler Elementary School 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 Schuler Elementary School is 0.32, 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)
#817 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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66%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Schuler 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.
63%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Schuler 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.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Schuler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Schuler Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Schuler Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Schuler Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
82%
71%
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Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Schuler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Schuler Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Schuler 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
47%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Schuler 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Schuler Elementary School's ranking?
Schuler Elementary School is ranked #817 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Schuler Elementary School?
230 students attend Schuler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Schuler Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schuler Elementary School?
Schuler Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schuler Elementary School offer ?
Schuler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Schuler Elementary School part of?
Schuler Elementary School is part of Atlantic Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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