Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Downtown School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 235 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Downtown School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downtown School is 0.53, 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Downtown School?
235 students attend Downtown School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Downtown School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downtown School?
Downtown School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Downtown School offer ?
Downtown School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 235 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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