Dunkerton High School is a small rural public high school in Dunkerton, Iowa. It is part of the Dunkerton Community School District which operates PreK-12 education within one facility in Dunkerton.
Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dunkerton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Dunkerton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Dunkerton Elementary School's student population of 223 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1912
Dunkerton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunkerton Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#132 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Dunkerton Elementary School's ranking?
Dunkerton Elementary School is ranked #132 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Dunkerton Elementary School?
223 students attend Dunkerton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dunkerton Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunkerton Elementary School?
Dunkerton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunkerton Elementary School offer ?
Dunkerton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dunkerton Elementary School part of?
Dunkerton Elementary School is part of Dunkerton Community School District.
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Date
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 11:00 Dismissal
May 22, 2026 (Friday)
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