Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Black Hawk 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 290 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Black Hawk Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Hawk Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Black Hawk Elementary School?
290 students attend Black Hawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Black Hawk Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Hawk Elementary School?
Black Hawk Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Black Hawk Elementary School offer ?
Black Hawk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Black Hawk Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 290 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
