Serving 35 students in grades 1-5, Luverne 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Luverne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#950 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Luverne Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luverne Elementary School's ranking?
Luverne Elementary School is ranked #950 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Luverne Elementary School?
35 students attend Luverne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Luverne Elementary School students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Luverne Elementary School?
Luverne Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Luverne Elementary School offer ?
Luverne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Luverne Elementary School part of?
Luverne Elementary School is part of Luverne Community School District.
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