Rural Elementary School #2

Rural Elementary School #2 is a public elementary school in Fairbank, IA, part of the Wapsie Valley Comm School District. The school serves approximately 28 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 28:1. Students demonstrate 70% proficiency in math and 70% 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.

With an enrollment of 28 students, Rural Elementary School #2 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.

The student-teacher ratio at Rural Elementary School #2 is 28:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Rural Elementary School #2 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.