Cal Elementary School

Cal Elementary School is a public elementary school in Latimer, IA, part of the CAL Comm School District. The school serves approximately 181 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 98.6th percentile among IA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 74% proficiency in math, 1 points below the state average and 77% in reading/language arts, 4 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $74,500, where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 181 students, Cal Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Cal Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.