St Ansgar Elementary School

St Ansgar Elementary School serves 323 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in this small Iowa community. With 17 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.0:1, allowing for meaningful classroom interactions in this close-knit educational environment. Academically, St Ansgar Elementary demonstrates strong performance that places it well above average statewide.

The school ranks #247 out of 1,288 Iowa elementary schools, earning placement in the 81st percentile with a solid MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. Students show impressive proficiency rates, with 82% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, while an even stronger 87% achieve proficiency in mathematics. The school serves a stable community where families enjoy a median household income of $82,500 and median home values around $196,300.

With a low poverty rate of just 6.2%, the area provides a supportive environment for student learning, though only 22% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. St Ansgar Elementary operates as a regular public school in Mitchell County, situated in a remote rural setting that offers students the benefits of small-town education with strong academic outcomes in Iowa's agricultural heartland.

Located in a rural area, St Ansgar Elementary School 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.