Serving 64 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Winneshiek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-79%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
North Winneshiek 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend North Winneshiek Elementary School?
64 students attend North Winneshiek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of North Winneshiek Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Winneshiek Elementary School?
North Winneshiek Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Winneshiek Elementary School offer ?
North Winneshiek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Winneshiek Elementary School part of?
North Winneshiek Elementary School is part of North Winneshiek Community School District.
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