Excellent
#1 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 1% in state
South Page Elementary School
Elementary School · South Page Comm School District · College Springs, IA
A South Page Comm School District elementary school where students score 49 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 98 606 Iowa Ave, College Springs, IA 51637
- Math 90% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Page Elementary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 36 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Page 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low145/100K
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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
$70,323
Median home value
$73,500
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
96.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51637; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
South Page Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Page Elementary School is listed in South Page Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Page Elementary School
South Page Elementary School is a public elementary school in College Springs, IA, part of South Page Comm School District, serving approximately 62 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.9 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Page Elementary School
What grades does South Page Elementary School serve?
South Page Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend South Page Elementary School?
South Page Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Page Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Page Elementary School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Page Elementary School rank in IA?
South Page Elementary School ranks #1 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is South Page Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Page Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.9 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 South Page Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Page Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Page Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Page Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Page Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Page Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Page Elementary School?
100.0% of students at South Page 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Page County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (712) 582-3212
- Area population (ZIP 51637)
- 214
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 51637; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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