Enrollment
114
Elementary
DISTRICT 211 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ODEBOLT ARTHUR BATTLE CREEK IDA GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 192160001283
Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt
600 S. Maple, Odebolt, IA 51458 · (712) 364-6066 · Sac County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL114 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
12.8:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.2:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
50 students
DISTRICT 44% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 16 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 18 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 26 | 23% |
| Grade 3 | 22 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 14 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 18 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (16) is 11% smaller than its 5th grade class (18).
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · 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
Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt→Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School→Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School
Based on grade levels within Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt this school | 114 | 43.9% | N/A |
| Fremont Elementary Fremont | 108 | 45.4% | N/A |
| Blakesburg Elementary Blakesburg | 103 | 41.7% | 64.5% |
| Creston Early Childhood Center Creston | 142 | 40.8% | N/A |
| North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center Mechanicsville | 139 | 47.5% | 79.3% |
| New Albin Elementary School New Albin | 147 | 42.9% | 84.6% |
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 Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 114 | #656 of 705 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.9% | #296 of 666 |
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
114
-29 (-20%) vs 2020
-55% since 1990-91, when it was 254
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 15.9:1
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 | 114 | 8.9 | 12.8:1 | 44% (50) |
| 2023-24 | 121 | 8.9 | 13.6:1 | 51% (62) |
| 2022-23 | 130 | 8.9 | 14.7:1 | 42% (55) |
| 2020-21 | 143 | 9 | 15.9:1 | 49% (70) |
| 2017-18 | 141 | 10.9 | 13.0:1 | 36% (51) |
| 2015-16 | 169 | 14 | 12.1:1 | 37% (62) |
| 2010-11 | 169 | 12 | 14.1:1 | 49% (82) |
| 2000-01 | 182 | 13 | 14.0:1 | 29% (53) |
| 1990-91 | 254 | 18 | 14.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt.
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (141 to 114); teachers down 18% (10.9 to 8.9).
About Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt
In Odebolt, Iowa, Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt is a very small elementary school. Enrollment totals 114 students across kindergarten through 5. Across elementary schools in Iowa, the average enrollment is about 325.
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District is made up of 4 schools with 934 students in all.
The share of White students at Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt is 90%. The remaining shares are 5% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. In Sac County overall, the White share is about 93%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 18%.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. The school has 8.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa is 0.9 students per teacher. In all, 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Sac County is similar, at 42%.
For the population of Sac County, median household income comes to about $73,838, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Sac County counts 6 public schools with about 1,362 students.
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School sits less than a tenth of a mile from Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt.
Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt is coded as Rural: Remote in federal locale data.
Enrollment figures show a decline of 29 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. The number of students per teacher dropped from 15.9 to 12.8 over 4 years.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt. You can also rate the school on this page.
Sac County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,689
Census ACS
Median income
$73,838
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,362 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District
- Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High SchoolHigh · 326 students
- Odebolt Elementary-Ida GroveElementary · 308 students
- Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle SchoolMiddle · 186 students
Other schools in Odebolt
- Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle SchoolMiddle · 186 students
Nearby schools
- Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School0.0 mi · 186
- East Sac County High School10.0 mi · 344
- Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School10.9 mi · 326
- Odebolt Elementary-Ida Grove11.1 mi · 308
- Schaller-Crestland Ridge View Middle School11.8 mi · 126
- Schaller-Crestland Elementary13.3 mi · 159
Frequently asked questions
About Odebolt Elementary-OdeboltHow many students attend Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt?
Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt enrolls approximately 114 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt serve?
Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt is approximately 12.8:1 (9 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt?
Student demographics at Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt are roughly 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
What district is Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt in?
Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt is part of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District.
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