Very Good
#294 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 23% in state
Alexander Elementary
Elementary School · Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa City, IA
An Iowa City Comm School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3571 Sycamore St., Iowa City, IA 52240
- Math 52% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alexander Elementary score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Alexander Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,000/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Iowa City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,189
Median home value
$241,100
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Wood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Mark Twain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Christine Grant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 521 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Iowa City Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #5 of 29
- District spending per student
- $14,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alexander Elementary is listed in Iowa City Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alexander Elementary
Alexander Elementary is a public elementary school in Iowa City, IA, part of Iowa City Comm School District, serving approximately 363 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alexander Elementary
What grades does Alexander Elementary serve?
Alexander Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Alexander Elementary?
Alexander Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alexander Elementary rank in IA?
Alexander Elementary ranks #294 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Alexander Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alexander Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alexander Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alexander Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Alexander Elementary a charter school?
No, Alexander Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alexander Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alexander Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alexander Elementary?
70.5% of students at Alexander Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (319) 688-1095
- Area population (ZIP 52240)
- 36,046
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 28.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52240; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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