The average student:teacher ratio in Iowa public schools is approximately 14:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 3:1
9:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Iowa (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Prairie Edge
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Rank: #22.
Ruby Van Meter
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Luverne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 1-5
405 Hanna Ave
Lu Verne, IA 50560
(515) 882-3357
Lu Verne, IA 50560
(515) 882-3357
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Twin Rivers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-5
200 College Ave.
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1309
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1309
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Clark Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
4315 Hamilton Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-7030
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-7030
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Kee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
569 Center St
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Meskwaki Settlement School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Belmond-klemme Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
303 E. Main Street
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Clay Central-everly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
401 Church St
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
West Central Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Whiting Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Anthon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
110 W Division
Anthon, IA 51004
(712) 373-5244
Anthon, IA 51004
(712) 373-5244
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Bennett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
300 Cedar St
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2226
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2226
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Gilmore City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-6
402 Se E Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Madrid Elementary Preschool
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
201 N Main St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Olin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
212 Trilby St
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Paton-churdan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
606 Adrian St.
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Prescott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
1151 White St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
South Page Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Adair-casey Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-8
3384 Indigo Ave.
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Alden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
209 Center Street
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3393
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3393
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Audubon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
605 Lincoln Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Cora B Darling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
312 W Post
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7653
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7653
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Corning Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
1012 10th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
1528 Mall Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
301 Main St
Hills, IA 52235
(319) 688-1105
Hills, IA 52235
(319) 688-1105
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Ireton Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-1
303 Oak St
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2374
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Kirkwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
1401 9th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1120
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1120
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Mid City High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
3801 Marquette Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Moravia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
507 N Trussell Ave
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Moulton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-3665
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-3665
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
North Tama High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
605 Walnut
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Rural Elementary School #2
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-8
1198 Fairbank Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
St. Ansgar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 9-12
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Rank: #20 - 4220. - 42.
Seymour Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-4
100 South Park
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa average public schools student:teacher ratio?
The Iowa average public schools student:teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Iowa?
The best top ranked public schools in Iowa include Prairie Edge, Ruby Van Meter and Luverne Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Iowa?
The public high school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Iowa is Prairie Edge, with a value of 3:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio is Prairie Edge, with a value of 3:1.
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