Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Adair-casey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adair-casey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Adair-casey Elementary School's student population of 160 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Expect the Best. Every Charger, Every Day.
School Rankings
Adair-casey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adair-casey Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#778 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Hispanic
11%
14%
White
83%
70%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adair-casey Elementary School's ranking?
Adair-casey Elementary School is ranked #778 out of 1,223 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Adair-casey Elementary School?
160 students attend Adair-casey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Adair-casey Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adair-casey Elementary School?
Adair-casey Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Adair-casey Elementary School offer ?
Adair-casey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adair-casey Elementary School part of?
Adair-casey Elementary School is part of Adair-Casey Comm School District.
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