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#604 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 47% in state

Okoboji Elementary School

Elementary School · Okoboji Comm School District · Milford, IA

An Okoboji Comm School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 147, Milford, IA 51351

  • Math 89% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • Reading 82% vs IA 73% (2025)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88.7% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.8% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+12 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.7 pts
Overall Proficiency85% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)74% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$11,777
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Okoboji Elementary School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).

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2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency89%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency82%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
73%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2025
Math
89%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Okoboji 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,628

Median home value

$256,100

Median rent

$904/mo

College educated

31.2%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Okoboji Comm School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Okoboji Elementary School is listed in Okoboji Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Okoboji Elementary School

Okoboji Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milford, IA, part of Okoboji Comm School District, serving approximately 505 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #604 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Okoboji Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Okoboji Elementary School is part of a district that reports a 23% increase in certified enrollment over the past decade 1. The district notes that 17% of its students reside in surrounding communities and choose to open-enroll to Okoboji 1. Academically, the district averages 12% above statewide proficiency levels in language arts, math, and science 1. While specific data for the elementary school is not isolated, the district highlights that Okoboji High School (OHS) students earned 1,391 college credits in the 2021-2022 school year, the highest total in Dickinson County 1. The district also reports a 98.55% graduation rate 1. The school's mission is to prepare learners with knowledge and skills for a productive life in a changing world 1. The district emphasizes quality instruction, universal constructs, health and support, and a strong culture and climate 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.okobojischools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Okoboji Elementary School

What grades does Okoboji Elementary School serve?

Okoboji Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Okoboji Elementary School?

Okoboji Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Okoboji Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Okoboji Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Okoboji Elementary School rank in IA?

Okoboji Elementary School ranks #604 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Okoboji Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Okoboji Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Okoboji Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Okoboji Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Okoboji Elementary School a charter school?

No, Okoboji Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Okoboji Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Okoboji Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Okoboji Elementary School?

38.4% of students at Okoboji 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 – 4th
Enrollment
505
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Dickinson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
Area population (ZIP 51351)
4,990
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
46.5
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 51351; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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