Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Preston 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Preston Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Preston Elementary School?
213 students attend Preston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Preston Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preston Elementary School?
Preston Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Preston Elementary School offer ?
Preston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Preston Elementary School part of?
Preston Elementary School is part of Preston Community School District.
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