Very Good
#437 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 34% in state
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove
Elementary School · Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District · Ida Grove, IA
An Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
403 Barnes St, Ida Grove, IA 51445
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 30.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- County Safety: Average403/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$66,250
Median home value
$117,500
Median rent
$657/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odebolt Elementary-odeboltEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 121 | 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.
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove is listed in Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove is a public elementary school in Ida Grove, IA, part of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District, serving approximately 308 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 30.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #437 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove
What grades does Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove serve?
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove?
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove?
The student-teacher ratio at Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove is 30.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove rank in IA?
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove ranks #437 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove's MySchoolScout rating?
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove a charter school?
No, Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove a Title I school?
No, Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove?
50.3% of students at Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove 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
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ida County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.9%
- Phone
- (712) 364-2360
- Area population (ZIP 51445)
- 2,464
- Area average commute
- 15.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 51445; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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