Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hospers Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Hospers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 1223 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hospers Elementary School's ranking?
Hospers Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hospers Elementary School?
216 students attend Hospers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hospers Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hospers Elementary School?
Hospers Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hospers Elementary School offer ?
Hospers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hospers Elementary School part of?
Hospers Elementary School is part of MOC-Floyd Valley Comm School District.
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