Starry Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Starry Elementary School's student population of 252 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Starry Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
8%
7%
White
80%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Starry Elementary School?
252 students attend Starry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Starry Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starry Elementary School?
Starry Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Starry Elementary School offer ?
Starry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Starry Elementary School part of?
Starry Elementary School is part of Marion Independent School District.
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