Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rural Elementary School #3 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1124 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (91-92)
11%
18%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Elementary School #3's ranking?
Rural Elementary School #3 is ranked #1124 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Rural Elementary School #3?
15 students attend Rural Elementary School #3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rural Elementary School #3 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rural Elementary School #3?
Rural Elementary School #3 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rural Elementary School #3 offer ?
Rural Elementary School #3 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rural Elementary School #3 part of?
Rural Elementary School #3 is part of Wapsie Valley Community School District.
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