Arcadia Elementary School serves 49 students in grades 3-5.
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 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Arcadia Elementary School?
49 students attend Arcadia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Arcadia Elementary School students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arcadia Elementary School?
Arcadia Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arcadia Elementary School offer ?
Arcadia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Arcadia Elementary School part of?
Arcadia Elementary School is part of Ar-We-Va Community School District.
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