Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, South Central Calhoun Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 70-74% (which is approximately equal to 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
South Central Calhoun 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 South Central Calhoun Elementary School is 0.13, 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 South Central Calhoun Elementary School's ranking?
South Central Calhoun Elementary School is ranked #277 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend South Central Calhoun Elementary School?
307 students attend South Central Calhoun Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South Central Calhoun Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Central Calhoun Elementary School?
South Central Calhoun Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Central Calhoun Elementary School offer ?
South Central Calhoun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Central Calhoun Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
