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#790 of 1,280 schools in IA
South Tama County Elementary School
Elementary School · South Tama County · Tama, IA
An elementary school in Tama, IA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1611 Country Club Dr, Tama, IA 52339
- Math 72% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Tama County Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Tama County 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low218/100K
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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
$59,522
Median home value
$117,500
Median rent
$729/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52339; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Meskwaki Settlement SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 292 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Tama County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Tama County Elementary School is listed in South Tama County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Tama County Elementary School
South Tama County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tama, IA, part of South Tama County, serving approximately 543 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #790 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Tama County Elementary School
What grades does South Tama County Elementary School serve?
South Tama County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend South Tama County Elementary School?
South Tama County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Tama County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Tama County Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Tama County Elementary School rank in IA?
South Tama County Elementary School ranks #790 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is South Tama County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Tama County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Tama County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Tama County Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Tama County Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Tama County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Tama County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Tama County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Tama County Elementary School?
61.9% of students at South Tama County 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
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tama County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (641) 484-3999
- Area population (ZIP 52339)
- 4,311
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 52339; 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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