Excellent
#29 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 2% in state
Rock Run Elementary
Elementary School · Iowa Falls Comm School District · Iowa Falls, IA
An Iowa Falls Comm School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
710 North St, Iowa Falls, IA 50126
- Math 87% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rock Run Elementary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rock Run Elementary 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,769/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Iowa Falls), 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
$61,711
Median home value
$118,100
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Iowa Falls Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rock Run Elementary is listed in Iowa Falls Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rock Run Elementary
Rock Run Elementary is a public elementary school in Iowa Falls, IA, part of Iowa Falls Comm School District, serving approximately 297 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rock Run Elementary
What grades does Rock Run Elementary serve?
Rock Run Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Rock Run Elementary?
Rock Run Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Run Elementary is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rock Run Elementary rank in IA?
Rock Run Elementary ranks #29 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Rock Run Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rock Run Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Rock Run Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Run Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rock Run Elementary a charter school?
No, Rock Run Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rock Run Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rock Run Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Run Elementary?
44.8% of students at Rock Run Elementary 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hardin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (641) 648-6420
- Area population (ZIP 50126)
- 6,362
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 50126; 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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