Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ar-we-va Elementary Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ar-we-va Elementary Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Ar-we-va Elementary Community School's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ar-we-va Elementary Community School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ar-we-va Elementary Community School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
70%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ar-we-va Elementary Community School's ranking?
Ar-we-va Elementary Community School is ranked #248 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Ar-we-va Elementary Community School?
141 students attend Ar-we-va Elementary Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ar-we-va Elementary Community School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ar-we-va Elementary Community School?
Ar-we-va Elementary Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ar-we-va Elementary Community School offer ?
Ar-we-va Elementary Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ar-we-va Elementary Community School part of?
Ar-we-va Elementary Community School is part of Ar-We-Va Comm School District.
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