Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Irving 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 43% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irving Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Irving Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Irving Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irving Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
39%
7%
White
20%
73%
Hawaiian
7%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irving Elementary School's ranking?
Irving Elementary School is ranked #1146 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Irving Elementary School often compared to?
Irving Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred Becker Elementary School, Kingsley Elementary School, Cedar Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Irving Elementary School?
405 students attend Irving Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Irving Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irving Elementary School?
Irving Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irving Elementary School offer ?
Irving Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Irving Elementary School part of?
Irving Elementary School is part of Waterloo Comm School District.
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