Denmark Elementary School serves 158 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Denmark Elementary School?
158 students attend Denmark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Denmark Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denmark Elementary School?
Denmark Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denmark Elementary School offer ?
Denmark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Denmark Elementary School part of?
Denmark Elementary School is part of Fort Madison Community School District.
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