Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ruthven-ayrshire 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 40-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 88 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Ruthven-ayrshire 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 Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
What is Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School's ranking?
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School is ranked #1113 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School?
88 students attend Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School?
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School offer ?
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 88 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
