Enrollment
173
Elementary
DISTRICT 234 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OELWEIN COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 192163000706
Little Husky Learning Center
317 8th Ave SE Suite D, Oelwein, IA 50622 · (319) 283-2302 · Fayette County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL173 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
85 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 86 | 50% |
| Kindergarten | 87 | 50% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Oelwein Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Husky Learning Center this school | 173 | 49.1% | N/A |
| Colo-Nesco Elementary School Zearing | 169 | 50.9% | 70.5% |
| Schuler Elementary School Atlantic | 206 | 49.0% | 68.9% |
| Adair-Casey Elementary School Adair | 160 | 48.1% | 77.0% |
| Dayton Center Dayton | 200 | 51.0% | 74.8% |
| Walcott Elementary School Walcott | 150 | 52.0% | 70.9% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Little Husky Learning Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Fayette County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 173 | #591 of 705 | #5 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 49.1% | #234 of 666 | #3 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
173
-26 (-13%) vs 2020
-19% since 2010-11, when it was 213
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 19.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 173 | 10.5 | 16.6:1 | 49% (85) |
| 2023-24 | 184 | 10 | 18.5:1 | 51% (93) |
| 2022-23 | 185 | 13 | 14.3:1 | 48% (88) |
| 2020-21 | 199 | 10 | 19.9:1 | 57% (114) |
| 2017-18 | 185 | 9 | 20.7:1 | 49% (90) |
| 2015-16 | 199 | 8 | 24.9:1 | 48% (96) |
| 2010-11 | 213 | 9 | 23.7:1 | 67% (142) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Little Husky Learning Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 6% (185 to 173); teachers up 17% (9 to 10.5).
About Little Husky Learning Center
Little Husky Learning Center is a small elementary school. Its address is in Oelwein, Iowa. The school counted 173 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through kindergarten. It has 47% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Iowa (about 325).
The district, Oelwein Comm School District, operates 5 schools serving 1,326 students.
The share of White students at Little Husky Learning Center is 81%. Enrollment also includes 11% multiracial and 7% Hispanic. The school's White share is 11 points below the 92% share among Fayette County residents. The diversity index for Little Husky Learning Center is 33%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school has 10.5 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 16.6 students per teacher. Statewide, elementary schools in Iowa average 13.7:1. Of all students at Little Husky Learning Center, 49% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
American Community Survey estimates for Fayette County show that median household income comes to about $60,165, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Fayette County counts 15 public schools with about 3,222 students.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates Little Husky Learning Center from the closest public school, Oelwein High School. Other public schools within five miles: 4.
The NCES locale for Little Husky Learning Center is Town: Distant, which covers schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Enrollment was 173 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 199. The ratio of students to teachers went from 19.9:1 to 16.6:1 over the same years.
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Fayette County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,288
Census ACS
Median income
$60,165
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
3,222 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Oelwein Comm School District
- Oelwein Middle SchoolMiddle · 350 students
- Oelwein High SchoolHigh · 334 students
- Wings Park Elementary SchoolElementary · 294 students
- Oelwein Online SchoolCombined · 175 students
Other schools in Oelwein
- Oelwein Middle SchoolMiddle · 350 students
- Oelwein High SchoolHigh · 334 students
- Wings Park Elementary SchoolElementary · 294 students
- Oelwein Online SchoolCombined · 175 students
Nearby schools
- Oelwein High School0.0 mi · 334
- Oelwein Middle School0.2 mi · 350
- Wings Park Elementary School0.6 mi · 294
- Oelwein Online School1.1 mi · 175
- Rural Elementary School #15.2 mi · 29
- Rural Elementary School #25.8 mi · 24
Frequently asked questions
About Little Husky Learning CenterHow large is Little Husky Learning Center?
Little Husky Learning Center enrolls approximately 173 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Little Husky Learning Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Little Husky Learning Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does Little Husky Learning Center have?
Little Husky Learning Center employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Little Husky Learning Center?
At Little Husky Learning Center, the student body is approximately 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 11% Two or more.
What district is Little Husky Learning Center in?
Little Husky Learning Center is part of Oelwein Comm School District.
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