Best Schools in Elma, IA
Elma, IA has 9 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,784 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Elma exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elma, IA
The top high schools in Elma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hampton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hampton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
2. Crestwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 559 Students
3. Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turkey Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
4. Riceville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riceville Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elma, IA
The top middle schools in Elma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hampton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hampton Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 279 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elma, IA
The top elementary schools in Elma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Turkey Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turkey Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
2. Crestwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 425 Students
3. Riceville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riceville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
4. New Hampton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hampton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 401 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elma, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elma, IA has a total population of 952 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elma, 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 Elma, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elma, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elma, 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 Elma, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elma, IA
How many schools are in Elma, IA?
Elma, IA has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,784 students in total.
How do schools in Elma perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Elma score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Elma exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elma?
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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