Walcott Elementary School

Walcott Elementary School is a regular public elementary school located in Walcott, Iowa, within Scott County. Nestled on East James Street, the school serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade. With an enrollment of 189 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1, the school offers personalized attention to help each child thrive.

Walcott Elementary has eleven full-time equivalent teachers committed to providing quality education in a rural setting. While the MySchoolScout rating is 5.0 out of 10, indicating room for improvement, the academic performance shows that 73% of students are proficient or above in math and 79% in science, suggesting a strong foundation in these subjects. The ELA/Reading proficiency rate stands at 62%, with opportunities for further development.

Though detailed neighborhood information is not available, Walcott Elementary School benefits from its close-knit community atmosphere, where families often work together to support the school and its students.

With an enrollment of 189 students, Walcott Elementary School 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.

Located in a rural area, Walcott 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.