Very Good
#318 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 25% in state
New Hartford Elementary School
Elementary School · Dike-new Hartford Comm School District · New Hartford, IA
A Dike-new Hartford Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO BOX 214, New Hartford, IA 50660
- Math 78% vs IA 72% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs IA 71% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Hartford Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 82% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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 25 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where New Hartford 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low98/100K
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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
$69,688
Median home value
$177,100
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Dike-New Hartford Comm School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dike Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–4 | Not available | 302 | 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.
Dike-new Hartford Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,499NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Hartford Elementary School is listed in Dike-New Hartford Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Hartford Elementary School
New Hartford Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Hartford, IA, part of Dike-new Hartford Comm School District, serving approximately 151 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Hartford Elementary School
What grades does New Hartford Elementary School serve?
New Hartford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend New Hartford Elementary School?
New Hartford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hartford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hartford Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Hartford Elementary School rank in IA?
New Hartford Elementary School ranks #318 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is New Hartford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Hartford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 New Hartford Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Hartford Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Hartford Elementary School a charter school?
No, New Hartford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Hartford Elementary School a Title I school?
No, New Hartford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Hartford Elementary School?
21.2% of students at New Hartford 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 151
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (319) 983-2206
- Area population (ZIP 50660)
- 1,092
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 50660; 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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