Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Truman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 240 students
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Truman Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Truman Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Truman Elementary School is ranked #447 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 Truman Elementary School?
240 students attend Truman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Truman Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Truman Elementary School offer ?
Truman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Truman Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 240 students
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
