Serving 226 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 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 4-5
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schuler Elementary School's student population of 226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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 0.26, 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
#817 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
226 students attend Schuler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Schuler Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schuler Elementary School?
Schuler Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than 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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