Serving 454 students in grades 1-5, Duncombe 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 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Duncombe 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 Duncombe Elementary School is 0.66, 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Duncombe Elementary School?
454 students attend Duncombe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Duncombe Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duncombe Elementary School?
Duncombe Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Duncombe Elementary School offer ?
Duncombe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Duncombe Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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