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Best Schools in Elkader, IA
Elkader, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,848 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Elkader greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elkader, IA
The top high schools in Elkader, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clayton Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton Ridge Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
2. North Fayette Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 333 Students
3. Central Middle School/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elkader, IA
The top middle schools in Elkader, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clayton Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton Ridge Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
2. North Fayette Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 237 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elkader, IA
The top elementary schools in Elkader, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students
2. Valley Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 182 Students
3. Clayton Ridge Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Clayton Ridge Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elkader, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elkader, IA has a total population of 1,722 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elkader, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elkader, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elkader, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elkader, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elkader, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elkader, IA
How many schools are in Elkader, IA?
Elkader, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,848 students in total.
How do schools in Elkader perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Elkader score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Elkader greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elkader?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Elkader
2 of 2 schools in Elkader carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Elkader. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.