B+
Above Average
78/100

Novak Elementary School

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 401 29th Avenue, Marion, IA 52302
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 73% · Math 73% proficient · 60th percentile in Iowa
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

78
Repit Score
out of 100
365
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%60/100reading 64th percentile, math 55th percentile among Iowa elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% 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 −5 points worse 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 proficiency73% (+4 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency73% (+4 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
White77%77%reading +4 pts, math +1 pts62nd percentile (list)
Low-income65%65%reading +12 pts, math +8 pts69th 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 401 29th Avenue
City Marion
ZIP Code 52302
District 1917220
NCES School ID 191722001006
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52302

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,242
Per Capita Income $42,708
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.4%
High School or Higher 96.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $211,000
Median Rent $897
Owner-Occupied 78.4%
Renter-Occupied 21.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Novak Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 44.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.9%
Hispanic/Latino 6.3%
Black 6.9%
Two or More Races 6.9%
Asian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 365
Teachers (FTE) 30.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Novak Elementary School?
Novak Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 78 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 Novak Elementary School?
Novak Elementary School has 365 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Novak Elementary School serve?
Novak Elementary School serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Novak Elementary School receive per student?
Novak Elementary School receives $14,689 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Novak Elementary School in 52302 ▼
Avg Home Value
$280,170
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,304
1-Year Change
+6.5%
% Renters
21.6%

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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