Elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School serves 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School?
167 students attend Elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School?
Elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School offer ?
Elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School part of?
Elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School is part of Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District.
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