The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
101 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)3%
8%
Black
(09-10)1%
5%
White
(09-10)92%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)3%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
55%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
13%
8%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Pusey Elementary School?
101 students attend Pusey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pusey Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Pusey Elementary School offer ?
Pusey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pusey Elementary School part of?
Pusey Elementary School is part of Council Bluffs Community School District.
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