Very Good
#458 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 36% in state
Odebolt Elementary-odebolt
Elementary School · Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District · Odebolt, IA
An Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 475 600 S. Maple, Odebolt, IA 51458
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Odebolt Elementary-odebolt score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Odebolt Elementary-odebolt 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low164/100K
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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
$73,984
Median home value
$150,500
Median rent
$499/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51458; 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-ida GroveEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 308 | 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
- #4 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-odebolt 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-odebolt
Odebolt Elementary-odebolt is a public elementary school in Odebolt, IA, part of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District, serving approximately 121 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #458 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Odebolt Elementary-odebolt
What grades does Odebolt Elementary-odebolt serve?
Odebolt Elementary-odebolt serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Odebolt Elementary-odebolt?
Odebolt Elementary-odebolt has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odebolt Elementary-odebolt?
The student-teacher ratio at Odebolt Elementary-odebolt is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Odebolt Elementary-odebolt rank in IA?
Odebolt Elementary-odebolt ranks #458 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Odebolt Elementary-odebolt's MySchoolScout rating?
Odebolt Elementary-odebolt has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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-odebolt?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Odebolt Elementary-odebolt has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Odebolt Elementary-odebolt a charter school?
No, Odebolt Elementary-odebolt is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Odebolt Elementary-odebolt a Title I school?
No, Odebolt Elementary-odebolt is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Odebolt Elementary-odebolt?
51.2% of students at Odebolt Elementary-odebolt 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sac County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (712) 364-6066
- Area population (ZIP 51458)
- 1,255
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 51458; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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