Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School 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 is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School's student population of 88 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1069 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School's ranking?
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School is ranked #1069 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School?
88 students attend Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School?
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School offer ?
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School part of?
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School is part of Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District.
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