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What do students at Storm Lake Early Elementary School actually talk about outside of class?
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Enrollment
437
Elementary
DISTRICT 460 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STORM LAKE COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 192739002307
Storm Lake Early Elementary School
5950 90th Avenue, Storm lake, IA 50588 · (712) 213-2110 · Buena Vista County
GRADES KG–01ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL437 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
12.9:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
322 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 41%
Community
5
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 | 232 | 53% |
| Grade 1 | 205 | 47% |
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · 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
Storm Lake Early Elementary School→Storm Lake Elementary→Storm Lake Middle School→Storm Lake High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Storm Lake Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Storm Lake Early Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake Early Elementary School this school | 437 | 73.7% | N/A |
| Roundy Elementary School Columbus Junction | 383 | 70.2% | 60.3% |
| Crestview School of Inquiry Clive | 558 | 84.1% | 52.0% |
| Fisher Elementary School Marshalltown | 368 | 69.0% | 65.7% |
| Anson Elementary School Marshalltown | 286 | 83.9% | 65.6% |
| Storm Lake Elementary Storm Lake | 822 | 75.4% | 41.5% |
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 Storm Lake Early Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Buena Vista County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 437 | #168 of 705 | #2 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #213 of 561 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.1% | #104 of 561 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 73.7% | #59 of 666 | #2 of 7 |
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 | 437 | 33.8 | 12.9:1 | 74% (322) |
| 2023-24 | 247 | 20.6 | 12.0:1 | 66% (163) |
| 2022-23 | 245 | 18.3 | 13.4:1 | 76% (185) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Storm Lake Early Elementary School.
About Storm Lake Early Elementary School
Storm Lake Early Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school in Storm lake, Iowa, (ZIP code 50588). Grades offered run from kindergarten through 1, with 437 students enrolled. The average among elementary schools in Iowa is roughly 325 students; this school is 34% bigger than that.
Storm Lake Comm School District has 6 schools; together they serve 2,933 students.
Storm Lake Early Elementary School's enrollment is 55% Hispanic. Next come 19% Pacific Islander, 11% White, 9% Asian, and 5% Black. That compares with about 29% Hispanic among all Buena Vista County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at Storm Lake Early Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 64%.
Its teaching staff equals 33.8 full-time positions, a ratio of 12.9:1. That ratio is under the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa. Around 74% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The average for public schools in Buena Vista County is 60%.
Census Bureau estimates for Buena Vista County show that median household income is about $71,719, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 22%, and about 5% of people live in poverty. A total of 15 public schools operate in Buena Vista County, serving about 4,691 students.
Storm Lake Middle School is the public school closest to Storm Lake Early Elementary School, about 0.4 miles away. Storm Lake Early Elementary School has 7 other public schools within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Fringe.
Questions about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Buena Vista County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,753
Census ACS
Median income
$71,719
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
4,691 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Storm Lake Comm School District
- Storm Lake High SchoolHigh · 851 students
- Storm Lake ElementaryElementary · 822 students
- Storm Lake Middle SchoolMiddle · 651 students
- East Early Childhood CtrElementary · 122 students
- St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HSHigh · 50 students
Other schools in Storm lake
- Storm Lake High SchoolHigh · 851 students
- Storm Lake ElementaryElementary · 822 students
- Storm Lake Middle SchoolMiddle · 651 students
- East Early Childhood CtrElementary · 122 students
- St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HSHigh · 50 students
Nearby schools
- Storm Lake Middle School0.4 mi · 651
- Storm Lake Elementary0.5 mi · 822
- St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS1.9 mi · 50
- Storm Lake High School1.9 mi · 851
- East Early Childhood Ctr2.2 mi · 122
- Alta Elementary School3.9 mi · 256
Frequently asked questions
About Storm Lake Early Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Storm Lake Early Elementary School?
Storm Lake Early Elementary School enrolls approximately 437 students in grades KG-01.
What age range does Storm Lake Early Elementary School serve?
Storm Lake Early Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 01.
How many students per teacher at Storm Lake Early Elementary School?
Approximately 12.9:1 students per teacher at Storm Lake Early Elementary School.
How diverse is Storm Lake Early Elementary School?
Storm Lake Early Elementary School reports a student body of 11% White, 55% Hispanic, 5% Black, 9% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Storm Lake Early Elementary School?
Storm Lake Early Elementary School is overseen by Storm Lake Comm School District in Buena Vista County.
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