Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pekin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Pekin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pekin Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Pekin Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% 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 Pekin Elementary School?
350 students attend Pekin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pekin Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pekin Elementary School?
Pekin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pekin Elementary School offer ?
Pekin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pekin Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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