Serving 42 students in grades 5, Pierson 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 was 40-49% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
81%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Pierson Elementary School?
42 students attend Pierson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pierson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pierson Elementary School?
Pierson Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pierson Elementary School offer ?
Pierson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pierson Elementary School part of?
Pierson Elementary School is part of Kingsley-Pierson Community School District.
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