Serving 81 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ventura 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 top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-79%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-89%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
97%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ventura Community School District
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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Ventura Elementary School?
81 students attend Ventura Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ventura Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ventura Elementary School?
Ventura Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ventura Elementary School offer ?
Ventura Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ventura Elementary School part of?
Ventura Elementary School is part of Ventura Community School District.
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