Serving 68 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ainsworth 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 was 60-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-69%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
85%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Ainsworth Elementary School?
68 students attend Ainsworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ainsworth Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ainsworth Elementary School?
Ainsworth Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ainsworth Elementary School offer ?
Ainsworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ainsworth Elementary School part of?
Ainsworth Elementary School is part of Highland Community School District.
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