Exira Elementary School serves 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Exira Elementary School?
86 students attend Exira Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Exira Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Exira Elementary School?
Exira Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Exira Elementary School offer ?
Exira Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Exira Elementary School part of?
Exira Elementary School is part of Exira-Elk Horn - Kimballton Community School District.
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