Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Remsen-union Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Remsen-union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Remsen-union Elementary School's student population of 131 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Remsen-union Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Remsen-union Elementary School is 0.22, which is less 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
#89 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Remsen-union Elementary School's ranking?
Remsen-union Elementary School is ranked #89 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Remsen-union Elementary School?
131 students attend Remsen-union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Remsen-union Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Remsen-union Elementary School?
Remsen-union Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Remsen-union Elementary School offer ?
Remsen-union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Remsen-union Elementary School part of?
Remsen-union Elementary School is part of Remsen-Union Comm School District.
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