Pomeroy Elementary School serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pomeroy-Palmer 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Pomeroy Elementary School?
227 students attend Pomeroy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pomeroy Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pomeroy Elementary School?
Pomeroy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pomeroy Elementary School offer ?
Pomeroy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pomeroy Elementary School part of?
Pomeroy Elementary School is part of Pomeroy-Palmer Community School District.
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