Below Average
#1009 of 1,280 schools in IA
Red Oak Early Childhood Center
School · Red Oak Comm School District · Red Oak, IA
A Red Oak Comm School District school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 W. 2nd Street, Red Oak, IA 51566
- Math 77% proficient (2019)
- Reading 52% proficient (2019)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Red Oak Early Childhood Center score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2016, to 65% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Red Oak Early Childhood Center 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 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red Oak), 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
$58,264
Median home value
$116,200
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51566; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Red Oak Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Oak Early Childhood Center is listed in Red Oak Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Oak Early Childhood Center
Red Oak Early Childhood Center is a public school in Red Oak, IA, part of Red Oak Comm School District, serving approximately 50 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,009 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Oak Early Childhood Center
What grades does Red Oak Early Childhood Center serve?
Red Oak Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Red Oak Early Childhood Center?
Red Oak Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Early Childhood Center is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red Oak Early Childhood Center rank in IA?
Red Oak Early Childhood Center ranks #1,009 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Red Oak Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Oak Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Red Oak Early Childhood Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Oak Early Childhood Center has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Red Oak Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Red Oak Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Oak Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Red Oak Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Oak Early Childhood Center?
70.0% of students at Red Oak Early Childhood Center 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (712) 623-6630
- Area population (ZIP 51566)
- 7,004
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 51566; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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