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South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center

155 3rd St Ne
Primghar, IA 51245
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 324 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 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 30% in IA
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
324 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#256 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
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75-79%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
93%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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
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?
324 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, and 2% 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?
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center is part of South O'brien Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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