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Eldora-New Providence Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 484 students in Eldora-New Providence Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
51±¬ÁÏs in Eldora-New Providence Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
484 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eldora-New Providence Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#227 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
88%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,921 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,436 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,921
$16,468
Spending / Student
$19,436
$16,042
Best Eldora-New Providence Community School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hardin High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 24th St
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-3421
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-3421
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Eldora-new Providence Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 10th St
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-9350
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-9350
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eldora-New Providence Community School District?
Eldora-New Providence Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 484 students.
What is the rank of Eldora-New Providence Community School District?
Eldora-New Providence Community School District is ranked #227 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eldora-New Providence Community School District?
88% of Eldora-New Providence Community School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eldora-New Providence Community School District?
Eldora-New Providence Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Eldora-New Providence Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,436 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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