Colo-nesco North Early Learning Center serves 53 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥80%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥80%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Colo-nesco North Early Learning Center?
53 students attend Colo-nesco North Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Colo-nesco North Early Learning Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colo-nesco North Early Learning Center?
Colo-nesco North Early Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colo-nesco North Early Learning Center offer ?
Colo-nesco North Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Colo-nesco North Early Learning Center part of?
Colo-nesco North Early Learning Center is part of Colo-Nesco Community School District.
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