North Tama Elementary

North Tama Elementary is a regular public school located in the rural community of Traer, Iowa. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, North Tama Elementary has an enrollment of 284 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1, with 21 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The academic performance at North Tama Elementary shows room for growth, as indicated by its MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and a state ranking of #1098 out of 1288 schools in Iowa (placing it around the 15th percentile).

The school’s proficiency rates are 65% for ELA/Reading, 74% for Math, and 59% for Science. These scores suggest that North Tama Elementary is focusing on student development across various subjects. North Tama Elementary sits in a close-knit rural setting where the community values education and supports its students’ growth both academically and socially.

While current test scores at North Tama Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, North Tama 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.