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Rural Elementary School #1
Elementary School · Wapsie Valley Comm School District
1099 Amish Blvd, Fairbank, IA 50629
Enrollment
27
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
27
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Rural Elementary School #1
Rural Elementary School #1 is a public elementary school in Fairbank, IA, part of the Wapsie Valley Comm School District. The school serves approximately 27 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. Students demonstrate 73% proficiency in math and 57% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $102,750, where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 27 students, Rural Elementary School #1 is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
Located in a rural area, Rural Elementary School #1 may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 27 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Address
- 1099 Amish Blvd, Fairbank, IA 50629
- Website
- wapsievalleyschools.com
- Phone
- (319) 635-2071
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores IA EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from IA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 75% (2019) to 69.5% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 75% (2019) to 69.5% (2022).
Location
1099 Amish Blvd, Fairbank, IA 50629
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Rural Elementary School #1 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wings Park Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 5.6 miles away, in nearby Oelwein). Another option is Jesup Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 11.0 miles away, in nearby Jesup). Additionally, West Central PK - 8 School (rated 6.3/10, 11.2 miles away, in nearby Maynard). For more schools in Fairbank, see our Fairbank schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Elementary School #2 Fairbank | 1.0 mi | — |
| Rural Elementary School #4 Fairbank | 1.8 mi | — |
| Prairie Grove Elementary School Jesup | 4.0 mi | — |
| Triumph Elementary School Jesup | 3.9 mi | 2.0 |
| Fairbank Elementary School Fairbank | 3.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Oelwein Online School Oelwein | 4.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Perry #1 Elementary School Jesup | 6.3 mi | — |
| Little Husky Learning Center Oelwein | 5.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Oelwein High School Oelwein | 5.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Oelwein Middle School Oelwein | 5.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Wings Park Elementary School Oelwein | 5.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Wapsie Valley High School Fairbank | 8.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Jesup Elementary School Jesup | 11.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Jesup High School Jesup | 11.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Jesup Middle School Jesup | 11.0 mi | 6.3 |
| ST ATHANASIUS SCHOOL Jesup | 11.4 mi | 6.0 |
| INDEPENDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Independence | 11.2 mi | — |
| West Central Charter High School Maynard | 11.2 mi | 6.1 |
| West Central PK - 8 School Maynard | 11.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Early Childhood Center Independence | 11.7 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 50629 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,750
Median Home Value
$193,900
Median Rent
$724/mo
Population
2,335
College Educated
20.9%
Homeownership
83.5%
Avg Commute
23.5 min
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Median Age
39.5
Community Profile
The community surrounding Rural Elementary School #1 has a median household income of $102,750. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $193,900, with a median rent of $724/month. The local poverty rate of 1.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| AIRAZI ACADEMY West Des Moines, IA | — |
| COMMUNITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Readlyn, IA | — |
| HILLSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Coralville, IA | — |
| MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE West Des Moines, IA | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rural Elementary School #1
What grades does Rural Elementary School #1 serve?
Rural Elementary School #1 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Rural Elementary School #1?
Rural Elementary School #1 has an enrollment of approximately 27 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rural Elementary School #1?
The student-teacher ratio at Rural Elementary School #1 is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Rural Elementary School #1?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Rural Elementary School #1 has 73.2% math proficiency and 56.5% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Rural Elementary School #1 a charter school?
No, Rural Elementary School #1 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rural Elementary School #1 a Title I school?
No, Rural Elementary School #1 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rural Elementary School #1?
11.1% of students at Rural Elementary School #1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (969/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Fairbank). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 27
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 11.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Buchanan County
- Phone
- (319) 635-2071
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Wapsie Valley Comm School District- District Enrollment
- 680
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,234
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