C
Below Average
57/100

Kittrell Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1304 Oregon St, Waterloo, IA 50702
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in Iowa
Growth
B
Students gain 1.00 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 62nd 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

57
Repit Score
out of 100
613
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%20/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%62/100Students gain 1.00 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.19 in 2009–19; 51st percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 72% 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 proficiency50% (−19 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency56% (−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
White62%72%reading -11 pts, math -4 pts32nd percentile (list)
Black32%32%reading -1 pts, math -4 pts42nd percentile (list)
Asian50%50%reading -15 pts, math -22 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income42%47%reading -11 pts, math -10 pts16th 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 1304 Oregon St
City Waterloo
ZIP Code 50702
District 1930480
NCES School ID 193048001728
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50702

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,418
Per Capita Income $30,342
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%
High School or Higher 88.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $139,000
Median Rent $871
Owner-Occupied 61.5%
Renter-Occupied 38.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kittrell Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 37.9%
Black 25.8%
Hispanic/Latino 14.9%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More Races 7.8%
Pacific Islander 4.6%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 613
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kittrell Elementary School?
Kittrell Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Kittrell Elementary School?
Kittrell Elementary School has 613 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Kittrell Elementary School serve?
Kittrell Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kittrell Elementary School receive per student?
Kittrell Elementary School receives $16,839 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kittrell Elementary School in 50702 ▼
Avg Home Value
$151,571
Avg Monthly Rent
$888
1-Year Change
+1.7%
% Renters
38.5%

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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