Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Interstate 35 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to 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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Interstate 35 Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Interstate 35 Elementary School's student population of 458 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Interstate 35 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 Interstate 35 Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#882 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
94%
70%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Interstate 35 Elementary School's ranking?
Interstate 35 Elementary School is ranked #882 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Interstate 35 Elementary School often compared to?
Interstate 35 Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winterset Elementary School, Earlham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 Interstate 35 Elementary School?
458 students attend Interstate 35 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Interstate 35 Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Interstate 35 Elementary School?
Interstate 35 Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Interstate 35 Elementary School offer ?
Interstate 35 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Interstate 35 Elementary School part of?
Interstate 35 Elementary School is part of Interstate 35 Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
🌷No School - Spring Break 🌷
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School 🎉
May 21, 2027 (Friday)
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