B
Good
77/100

Lenox Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 600 S. Locust St., Lenox, IA 50851
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 73rd percentile in Iowa
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.89 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 50th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

77
Repit Score
out of 100
311
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$31K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%73/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%50/100Students gain 0.89 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 36th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +32 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+8 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%82%reading +13 pts, math +6 pts84th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%65%reading +4 pts, math +12 pts65th percentile (list)
Low-income72%72%reading +20 pts, math +17 pts89th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 600 S. Locust St.
City Lenox
ZIP Code 50851
District 1916620
NCES School ID 191662000991
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50851

Understanding the community around Lenox Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,660
Per Capita Income $31,903
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%
High School or Higher 88.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $113,100
Median Rent $707
Owner-Occupied 81.2%
Renter-Occupied 18.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lenox Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.9%
Hispanic/Latino 30.6%
Black 0.3%
Two or More Races 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 311
Teachers (FTE) 23.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lenox Elementary School?
Lenox Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lenox Elementary School?
Lenox Elementary School has 311 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Lenox Elementary School serve?
Lenox Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lenox Elementary School receive per student?
Lenox Elementary School receives $31,497 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lenox Elementary School in 50851 ▼
Avg Home Value
$159,349
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+10.6%
% Renters
18.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026