Excellent
#12 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 1% in state
Remsen-union Elementary School
Elementary School · Remsen-union Comm School District · Remsen, IA
A Remsen-union Comm School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
511 Roosevelt St, Remsen, IA 51050
- Math 90% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Remsen-union Elementary School score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 91% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Remsen-union 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low132/100K
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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
$101,691
Median home value
$219,100
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 187 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Remsen-union Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Remsen-union Elementary School is listed in Remsen-Union Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Remsen-union Elementary School
Remsen-union Elementary School is a public elementary school in Remsen, IA, part of Remsen-union Comm School District, serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Remsen-union Elementary School
What grades does Remsen-union Elementary School serve?
Remsen-union Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Remsen-union Elementary School?
Remsen-union Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Remsen-union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Remsen-union Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Remsen-union Elementary School rank in IA?
Remsen-union Elementary School ranks #12 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Remsen-union Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Remsen-union Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Remsen-union Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Remsen-union Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Remsen-union Elementary School a charter school?
No, Remsen-union Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Remsen-union Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Remsen-union Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Remsen-union Elementary School?
35.9% of students at Remsen-union 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
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (712) 786-1101
- Area population (ZIP 51050)
- 2,909
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 · 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 51050; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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