Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Tiffin 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tiffin Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tiffin 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 Tiffin Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#918 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
13%
7%
White
63%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Tiffin Elementary School's ranking?
Tiffin Elementary School is ranked #918 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Tiffin Elementary School?
413 students attend Tiffin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Tiffin Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tiffin Elementary School?
Tiffin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tiffin Elementary School offer ?
Tiffin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tiffin Elementary School part of?
Tiffin Elementary School is part of Clear Creek Amana Comm School District.
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