B+
Above Average
78/100

South Winneshiek Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 208 E Brooks St, Ossian, IA 52161
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 67% · Math 82% proficient · 61st percentile in Iowa
Resources
B+
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
207
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%61/100reading 45th percentile, math 77th percentile among Iowa elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 33% 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 +2 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 proficiency67% (−2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency82% (+13 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
White72%87%reading -1 pts, math +11 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income65%85%reading +12 pts, math +28 pts91st 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 208 E Brooks St
City Ossian
ZIP Code 52161
District 1926790
NCES School ID 192679001562
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52161

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,150
Per Capita Income $40,987
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%
High School or Higher 91.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $155,300
Median Rent $704
Owner-Occupied 83.9%
Renter-Occupied 16.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Winneshiek Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.3%
Hispanic/Latino 5.8%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Races 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 207
Teachers (FTE) 14.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Winneshiek Elementary School?
South Winneshiek 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 South Winneshiek Elementary School?
South Winneshiek Elementary School has 207 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does South Winneshiek Elementary School serve?
South Winneshiek Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Winneshiek Elementary School receive per student?
South Winneshiek Elementary School receives $16,274 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Winneshiek Elementary School in 52161 ▼
Avg Home Value
$284,244
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+11.3%
% Renters
16.1%

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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