Enrollment
223
Elementary
DISTRICT 212 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTHEAST VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 199901902324
Southeast Valley Elementary
3116 Zearing Ave, Farnhamville, IA 50538 · (515) 370-2861 · Calhoun County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL223 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
13.9:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
114 students
DISTRICT 49% · 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 | 25 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 45 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 38 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 33 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 39 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 43 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (45) is about the same size as its 4th grade class (43).
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · 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 Southeast Valley Community School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Southeast Valley Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Valley Elementary this school | 223 | 51.1% | N/A |
| West Central PK - 8 School Maynard | 236 | 50.4% | 67.5% |
| Dayton Center Dayton | 200 | 51.0% | 74.8% |
| Schuler Elementary School Atlantic | 206 | 49.0% | 68.9% |
| CR-B Elementary School Coon Rapids | 233 | 50.2% | 77.8% |
| East Mills Elementary School Malvern | 214 | 47.7% | 65.5% |
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 Southeast Valley Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 223 | #526 of 705 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #338 of 561 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.3% | #408 of 561 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.1% | #200 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.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 223 | 16 | 13.9:1 | 51% (114) |
| 2023-24 | 238 | 17.5 | 13.6:1 | 45% (106) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Southeast Valley Elementary.
About Southeast Valley Elementary
Southeast Valley Elementary is a small elementary school based in Farnhamville, Iowa. Total enrollment is 223 students, and the grades served are pre-K through 4. That is 31% below the average of about 325 students for elementary schools in Iowa.
Southeast Valley Elementary is a school in Southeast Valley Community School District. The district has 4 schools and 1,077 students.
White students are 88% of those enrolled at Southeast Valley Elementary. Next come 7% multiracial and 4% Hispanic. That is in line with Calhoun County, where about 92% of residents are White. A diversity index of 21% means there is a 21% chance two randomly chosen students at Southeast Valley Elementary are from different groups.
Staffing at Southeast Valley Elementary comes to 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 13.9:1. The ratio is within a point of the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa. On the income side, 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Calhoun County report 41%.
In Calhoun County, median household income comes to about $64,964, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 22%, and about 5% of people live in poverty. Across Calhoun County, 6 public schools serve about 1,472 students.
Measured in a straight line, Southeast Valley High School is about 7.3 miles from Southeast Valley Elementary.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
On allk12, people connected to Southeast Valley Elementary can post about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Calhoun County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,803
Census ACS
Median income
$64,964
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,472 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Southeast Valley Community School District
- Southeast Valley High SchoolHigh · 340 students
- Southeast Valley Middle SchoolMiddle · 314 students
- Dayton CenterElementary · 200 students
Nearby schools
- Southeast Valley High School7.3 mi · 340
- South Central Calhoun Elementary School11.5 mi · 299
- Manson Northwest Webster Elementary11.9 mi · 439
- South Central Calhoun Middle School12.3 mi · 329
- Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High School12.6 mi · 99
- Paton-Churdan Elementary12.6 mi · 86
Frequently asked questions
About Southeast Valley ElementaryHow many students attend Southeast Valley Elementary?
Southeast Valley Elementary enrolls approximately 223 students in grades PK-04.
What grades does Southeast Valley Elementary serve?
Southeast Valley Elementary serves grades PK-04.
How many teachers does Southeast Valley Elementary have?
Southeast Valley Elementary employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Southeast Valley Elementary?
Student demographics at Southeast Valley Elementary are roughly 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 0% Black, 7% Two or more.
What district is Southeast Valley Elementary in?
Southeast Valley Elementary is part of Southeast Valley Community School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.