Tama Primary School serves 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
401 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
20%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
54%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tama Primary School?
401 students attend Tama Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tama Primary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tama Primary School?
Tama Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tama Primary School offer ?
Tama Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Tama Primary School part of?
Tama Primary School is part of South Tama County School District.
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