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 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 223 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Dunkerton 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 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.
Dunkerton Elementary School is ranked #196 out of 1,233 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?
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 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunkerton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 223 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
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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