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Storm Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Storm Lake Comm School District · Storm Lake, IA
A Storm Lake Comm School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 638 1810 Hyland Drive, Storm Lake, IA 50588
- Math 48% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Storm Lake Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Storm Lake Elementary 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,975/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Storm Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,475
Median home value
$178,800
Median rent
$836/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50588; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–4 | 4.1 mi | 267 | 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.
Storm Lake Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,455NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Storm Lake Elementary is listed in Storm Lake Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Storm Lake Elementary
Storm Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Storm Lake, IA, part of Storm Lake Comm School District, serving approximately 807 students in grades 1st-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,195 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Storm Lake Elementary
What grades does Storm Lake Elementary serve?
Storm Lake Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Storm Lake Elementary?
Storm Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 807 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Storm Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Storm Lake Elementary 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 Storm Lake Elementary rank in IA?
Storm Lake Elementary ranks #1,195 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Storm Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Storm Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Storm Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Storm Lake Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Storm Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Storm Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Storm Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Storm Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Storm Lake Elementary?
71.4% of students at Storm Lake Elementary 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
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 807
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Buena Vista County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (712) 732-8074
- Area population (ZIP 50588)
- 13,346
- Area average commute
- 11.7 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 50588; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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