Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center ranks in the top 30% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 7% 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: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center is 0.13, 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
#256 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
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 South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center's ranking?
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center is ranked #256 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center?
324 students attend South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center?
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center offer ?
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center part of?
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center is part of South O'brien Comm School District.
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