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Public elementary school · Okoboji Comm School District · Milford, Iowa

Okoboji Elementary School

Okoboji Elementary School rates 6.6, right at the middle of Okoboji Comm School District's elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.6.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.6this school

6.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Okoboji Comm School District median is 6.6.

#605 of 1,284 schools in Iowa · Okoboji Comm School District: 1 elementary schools rated, median 6.6

The brief

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

It ranks 605 of 1,284 schools in Iowa and 2 of 3 in Okoboji Comm School District.

Okoboji Elementary School is listed in Okoboji Comm School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math89%13 points above the Iowa average of 76%Grades 3–4 · 177 students tested · 2025 ISASP
Reading82%9 points above the Iowa average of 73%Grades 3–4 · 177 students tested · 2025 ISASP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2025.2025 ISASP; 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.3
50% of the rating
Academics
9.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Okoboji Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$67,628
Median home value
$256,100
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
57
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
58
Bikeable
County reported crime
542/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #605 of 1,284 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
505
Student-teacher ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Town
County
Dickinson County
Phone
(712) 338-2458
Rank in district
#2 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$11,777
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 51351)
4,990
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
46.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.