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Alexander Elementary

3571 Sycamore St., Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

+1 (319) 688-1095

http://www.iowacityschools.org/alexanderes

5.2

Overall Rating

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Alexander Elementary Overview

About This School

Alexander Elementary is a public elementary in Iowa City, Iowa, serving 436 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 52% in ELA and 52% in math. The school maintains a staff of 38 teachers with an average salary of $80,493 and an 11:1 student-teacher ratio. The student body at Alexander Elementary is composed of 48% male and 52% female students. The demographic breakdown includes 39% Black, 32% Hispanic, 22% White, 5% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students.

436

Total Students

PK-5

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

38 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts52%

Mathematics52%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Johnson County

Students per Counselor

440:1

Alexander Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

52%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 65%State Avg: 70%

52%

Mathematics

City Avg: 58%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.6:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

440

Students per Counselor

Alexander Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$80,493

City Avg: $80,493

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor440:1

Alexander Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

47.94%

Male

52.06%

Female

Total Enrollment: 436 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White22.48%

Hispanic31.88%

Asian1.38%

Black38.99%

Two or More Races5.05%

Native American0%

Alexander Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Alexander Elementary

Q: What is Alexander Elementary?

A: Alexander Elementary is a elementary public located in Iowa City.

Q: How many students attend Alexander Elementary?

A: Alexander Elementary has approximately 436 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Alexander Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Alexander Elementary - Iowa City, IA

Quick Facts about Alexander Elementary
School Name	Alexander Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	3571 Sycamore St., Iowa City, IA 52240, Iowa City, IA
County	Johnson County
Phone	+1 (319) 688-1095
Total Students	436
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	38
Rating	5.2/10
ELA Proficiency	52%
Math Proficiency	52%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander Elementary

What is Alexander Elementary?

Alexander Elementary is a elementary public located in Iowa City.

How many students attend Alexander Elementary?

Alexander Elementary has approximately 436 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary is 11:1.

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