B
Good
75/100

Sylvia Enarson Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 219 Central Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 55th 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

75
Repit Score
out of 100
119
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%55/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 52% 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 +14 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 proficiency62% (−7 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (−7 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
White65%65%reading -9 pts, math -12 pts28th percentile (list)
Low-income55%55%reading +2 pts, math -2 pts42nd 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 219 Central Avenue
City Villisca
ZIP Code 50864
District 1929280
NCES School ID 192928001675
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50864

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,275
Per Capita Income $30,494
Poverty Rate 12.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%
High School or Higher 90.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $92,700
Median Rent $760
Owner-Occupied 76.6%
Renter-Occupied 23.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sylvia Enarson Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.4%
Two or More Races 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 119
Teachers (FTE) 9.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sylvia Enarson Elementary School?
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 75 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 Sylvia Enarson Elementary School?
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School has 119 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Sylvia Enarson Elementary School serve?
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sylvia Enarson Elementary School receive per student?
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School receives $21,120 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sylvia Enarson Elementary School in 50864 ▼
Avg Home Value
$137,241
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
-2.6%
% Renters
23.4%

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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