publicelementaryPK-4

Spirit Lake Elementary School

709 28Th Street, Spirit Lake, IA 51360, United States

+1 (712) 336-2822

http://spirit-lake.k12.ia.us/elementary/

9.0

Overall Rating

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Spirit Lake Elementary School Overview

About This School

Spirit Lake Elementary School is a public elementary in Spirit Lake, Iowa, serving 547 students in grades PK-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 87% proficiency in ELA and 92% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 38 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $69,343. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic makeup is 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or More Races, 2% Black, and 1% Asian.

547

Total Students

PK-4

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

38 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts87%

Mathematics92%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-4

County

Dickinson County

Students per Counselor

575:1

Spirit Lake Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

87%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 80%State Avg: 70%

92%

Mathematics

City Avg: 82%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.7:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

575

Students per Counselor

Spirit Lake Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$69,343

City Avg: $69,343

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor575:1

Spirit Lake Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.19%

Male

48.81%

Female

Total Enrollment: 547 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White87.2%

Hispanic6.03%

Asian0.55%

Black2.38%

Two or More Races3.47%

Native American0.18%

Spirit Lake Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Spirit Lake Elementary School

Q: What is Spirit Lake Elementary School?

A: Spirit Lake Elementary School is a elementary public located in Spirit Lake.

Q: How many students attend Spirit Lake Elementary School?

A: Spirit Lake Elementary School has approximately 547 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Elementary School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Spirit Lake Elementary School

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About Spirit Lake Elementary School - Spirit Lake, IA

Quick Facts about Spirit Lake Elementary School
School Name	Spirit Lake Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-4
Location	709 28Th Street, Spirit Lake, IA 51360, Spirit Lake, IA
County	Dickinson County
Phone	+1 (712) 336-2822
Total Students	547
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	38
Rating	9/10
ELA Proficiency	87%
Math Proficiency	92%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Spirit Lake Elementary School

What is Spirit Lake Elementary School?

Spirit Lake Elementary School is a elementary public located in Spirit Lake.

How many students attend Spirit Lake Elementary School?

Spirit Lake Elementary School has approximately 547 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Elementary School is 14:1.

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