Serving 69 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waterville Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-89%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥90%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IA state average).
How many students attend Waterville Elementary School?
69 students attend Waterville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Waterville Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterville Elementary School?
Waterville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waterville Elementary School offer ?
Waterville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Waterville Elementary School part of?
Waterville Elementary School is part of Allamakee Community School District.
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