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#642 of 1,280 schools in IA
Based on limited data
Oviatt Elementary School
Elementary School · Norwalk Comm School District · Norwalk, IA
A Norwalk Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
1130 North Avenue, Norwalk, IA 50211
- Math 82% proficient (2009)
- Reading 82% proficient (2009)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oviatt Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oviatt 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwalk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,661
Median home value
$293,800
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 0.3 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Norwalk Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Morris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Studebaker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 553 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Norwalk Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,499NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oviatt Elementary School is listed in Norwalk Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oviatt Elementary School
Oviatt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norwalk, IA, part of Norwalk Comm School District, serving approximately 579 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #642 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oviatt Elementary School
What grades does Oviatt Elementary School serve?
Oviatt Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Oviatt Elementary School?
Oviatt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oviatt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oviatt Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oviatt Elementary School rank in IA?
Oviatt Elementary School ranks #642 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Oviatt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oviatt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Oviatt Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oviatt Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Oviatt Elementary School a charter school?
No, Oviatt Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oviatt Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Oviatt Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oviatt Elementary School?
17.8% of students at Oviatt 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (515) 981-1005
- Area population (ZIP 50211)
- 16,222
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 50211; 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 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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