Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, South Tama County 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 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
South Tama County 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 South Tama County Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend South Tama County Elementary School?
543 students attend South Tama County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of South Tama County Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Tama County Elementary School?
South Tama County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Tama County Elementary School offer ?
South Tama County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is South Tama County Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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