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#577 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 45% in state
Atkins Elementary School
Elementary School · Benton Comm School District · Atkins, IA
A Benton Comm School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
217 4th Ave, Atkins, IA 52206
- Math 88% vs IA 77% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs IA 69% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atkins Elementary School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.1%
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 Atkins Elementary School 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,063
Median home value
$296,300
Median rent
$585/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
93.1%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Benton Comm School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–3 | Not available | 173 | 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.
Benton Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atkins Elementary School is listed in Benton Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atkins Elementary School
Atkins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atkins, IA, part of Benton Comm School District, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #577 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atkins Elementary School
What grades does Atkins Elementary School serve?
Atkins Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Atkins Elementary School?
Atkins Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkins Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atkins Elementary School rank in IA?
Atkins Elementary School ranks #577 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Atkins Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Atkins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Atkins Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atkins Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Atkins Elementary School a charter school?
No, Atkins Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atkins Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Atkins Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atkins Elementary School?
23.1% of students at Atkins Elementary School 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (319) 446-7525
- Area population (ZIP 52206)
- 2,759
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
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 52206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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