Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Iowa Connections Academy 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 200 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School's student population of 200 students has grown by 92% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
4 teachers
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
6%
7%
White
62%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School is ranked #1011 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School?
200 students attend Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School offer ?
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School part of?
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School is part of CAM Comm School District.
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