Average
#626 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 48% in state
Based on limited data
- Math 32% proficient (2025)
- Reading 47% proficient (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Iola Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Iola 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,532/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,510
Median home value
$101,000
Median rent
$715/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Iola
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Iola Elementary School is listed in Iola; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Iola Elementary School
Iola Elementary School is a public elementary school in Iola, KS, part of Iola, serving approximately 635 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #626 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (2025 KAP) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 KAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Iola Elementary School
What grades does Iola Elementary School serve?
Iola Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Iola Elementary School?
Iola Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iola Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Iola Elementary School rank in KS?
Iola Elementary School ranks #626 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Iola Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Iola Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Iola Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Iola Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (2025 KAP) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 KAP).
Is Iola Elementary School a charter school?
No, Iola Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Iola Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Iola Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iola Elementary School?
63.0% of students at Iola 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (620) 365-4820
- Area population (ZIP 66749)
- 7,452
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 66749; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 KAP; directory SY 2023–24
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