South Winneshiek Elementary School

208 E Brooks St
Ossian, IA 52161
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, South Winneshiek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than 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-4
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 30% in IA
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Winneshiek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

South Winneshiek Elementary School's student population of 191 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 Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

South Winneshiek Elementary School 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 Winneshiek Elementary School 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
#283 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Winneshiek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Winneshiek 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.
70-79%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Winneshiek 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
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Winneshiek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in South Winneshiek Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Winneshiek 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 South Winneshiek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
93%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Winneshiek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of South Winneshiek 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
26%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Winneshiek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Winneshiek 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Winneshiek Elementary School's ranking?
South Winneshiek Elementary School is ranked #283 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are South Winneshiek Elementary School often compared to?
South Winneshiek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend South Winneshiek Elementary School?
191 students attend South Winneshiek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South Winneshiek Elementary School 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 Winneshiek Elementary School?
South Winneshiek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Winneshiek Elementary School offer ?
South Winneshiek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Winneshiek Elementary School part of?
South Winneshiek Elementary School is part of South Winneshiek Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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