Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wilkins Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 65-69% (which is lower than 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 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Wilkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Wilkins Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Wilkins 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 Wilkins Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#530 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
81%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Wilkins Elementary School is ranked #530 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Wilkins Elementary School?
388 students attend Wilkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wilkins Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkins Elementary School?
Wilkins Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilkins Elementary School offer ?
Wilkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Wilkins Elementary School part of?
Wilkins Elementary School is part of Linn-Mar Comm School District.
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