Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Blue Grass Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 325 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Blue Grass Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Grass Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Blue Grass Elementary School?
325 students attend Blue Grass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Blue Grass Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Grass Elementary School?
Blue Grass Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blue Grass Elementary School offer ?
Blue Grass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Grass Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 325 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
