Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center 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 14:1 is equal to 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-6
Enrollment: 316 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center 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 O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center 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 O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center's ranking?
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center is ranked #256 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?
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 South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center?
316 students attend South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center?
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center offer ?
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 316 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
