Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary

Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary is a small public elementary school located in the rural community of Exira, Iowa. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 186 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1 with 16 full-time equivalent teachers. The school's setting is quite remote, offering a close-knit community feel where teachers and staff are well-known to all families.

While Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary has room for academic growth according to the MySchoolScout Rating of 4.7 out of 10, it shows solid performance in core subjects: 63% proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and 67% in Math, with 61% proficient or above in Science. The school ranks at #865 among the state's 1288 schools, placing it around the 33rd percentile. Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary is situated in a tight-knit rural area where students benefit from personalized attention and strong community support.

With an enrollment of 186 students, Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary 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, Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary 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.