Serving 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Titonka Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
47 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Titonka Consolidated School District
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Titonka Elementary School?
47 students attend Titonka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Titonka Elementary School students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Titonka Elementary School?
Titonka Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Titonka Elementary School offer ?
Titonka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Titonka Elementary School part of?
Titonka Elementary School is part of Titonka Consolidated School District.
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