Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edwards Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 75-79% (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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Edwards Elementary 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 Edwards Elementary School is 0.62, 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?
75-79% 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 Edwards Elementary School?
439 students attend Edwards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Edwards Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edwards Elementary School?
Edwards Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edwards Elementary School offer ?
Edwards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edwards Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
