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ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School

Q: Is ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School a good school?

ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School ranks 132 nd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

132^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 61% of Iowa high schools

Summary

ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School is a public high school located in Elk Horn, Iowa, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 188 students. The school is part of the Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District, which is ranked 232 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance has been mixed, with a fluctuating statewide ranking ranging from 45th to 198th out of Iowa's high schools and a SchoolDigger rating that has varied between 2 and 4 stars out of 5. However, the school has maintained strong four-year graduation rates, ranging from 81.3% to 96.7% in recent years. Compared to nearby schools, such as CAM Junior/Senior High School and Harlan High School, ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School generally performs better on academic measures, such as test scores and graduation rates, but has higher chronic absenteeism rates.

One area of concern is the sharp increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, rising from 39.36% in 2021-2022 to 53.72% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing economic need within the school's community. Additionally, while the school's ISASP test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally above the state averages, there are some areas, such as 6th and 8th grade Science, where the school's scores are below the state average. Overall, ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School appears to be a relatively strong performing school within its local context, but with some areas for potential improvement.

184

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,108

Per pupil spending ?

39.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4114 Madison St
Elk Horn, IA 51531

(712) 764-4616

District: Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District

Feeder schools for ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School:

Elementary:

Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Iowa median (61st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg71%

Iowa avg72%

Middle school

273^rd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 21%▼ down 15 pts since 2019

From bottom 36% (2019) to bottom 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

132^nd of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 22 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

232^nd of 313Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	30.3	273 of 344	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.2	243 of 337	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.9	242 of 334	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	61.9	128 of 337	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.0	68 of 324	79.0%	★★★★☆
2019	41.2	220 of 342	35.7%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	63.7	132 of 340	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.8	107 of 338	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.7	184 of 336	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.1	109 of 332	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.9	178 of 327	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.6	198 of 327	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	77.5	45 of 320	85.9%	★★★★☆
2017	67.8	104 of 325	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	78.5	55 of 320	82.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts76%~ state avg

Mathematics70%~ state avg

Science60%-9 vs state

★

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)							ISASP Mathematics (2025)							ISASP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School	Public	6-12	4114 Madison St	Elk Horn	51531	Shelby County	Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 764-4616	184	18	10.1	39.7%	172 (93.5%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	63.7	132^nd of 340 public high schools	61.2%		66.8	107^th of 338 public high schools	68.3%	25		68.0	72.7	68.0	81.0	88.0	81.0		64.0	81.8	68.0	76.2	68.0	61.9		48.0	72.0	$15,108	$422	$14,686
Audubon Middle-High School	Public	5-12	800 3rd Ave	Audubon	50025	Audubon County	Audubon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 563-2607	291	25	11.7	28.2%	264 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	78.4	41^st of 340 public high schools	87.9%		82.9	21^st of 338 public high schools	93.8%	20	91.4	81.0	87.1	91.4	88.6	83.8	91.9	97.1	66.7	71.0	82.9	77.1	78.4	94.6	80.0	94.3	70.3	$15,381	$486	$14,895
Atlantic High School	Public	9-12	1201 E 14th St	Atlantic	50022	Cass County	Atlantic Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 243-5358	478	33	14.4	37.2%	418 (87.4%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.6%)	2 (0.4%)	50	199^th of 340 public high schools	41.5%		45.8	218^th of 338 public high schools	35.5%	19					73.5	73.0	70.4					66.4	70.8	72.2			65.9	$16,748	$446	$16,304
Harlan High School	Public	9-12	2102 Durant	Harlan	51537	Shelby County	Harlan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 755-3101	486	35	13.8	28.6%	422 (86.8%)	5 (1.0%)	46 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	68.8	97^th of 340 public high schools	71.5%		68.8	98^th of 338 public high schools	71.0%	1					83.6	78.1	82.7					72.4	77.2	79.1			71.9	$15,572	$187	$15,385
AHSTW High School	Public	9-12	768 S Maple	Avoca	51521	Pottawattamie County	AHSTW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 343-6364	205	19	10.6	32.7%	192 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	71	80^th of 340 public high schools	76.5%		77.2	45^th of 338 public high schools	86.7%	35					77.6	81.0	87.0					75.5	76.2	76.6			81.0	$16,444	$184	$16,260
CAM Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1000 Victory Park Rd	Anita	50020	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 762-3231	188	18	10.3	39.4%	176 (93.6%)	4 (2.1%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	2 (1.1%)	42.7	228^th of 340 public high schools	32.9%		52	181^st of 338 public high schools	46.4%	47			79.2	80.0	75.8	76.3	59.1			58.3	63.3	66.7	63.2	63.6		56.7	63.2	$14,388	$139	$14,250
Iowa Connections Academy High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	807 Third St	Anita	50020	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(712) 581-0200	1,022	0		37.7%	810 (79.3%)	25 (2.4%)	103 (10.1%)	8 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	66 (6.5%)	16.6	299^th of 340 public high schools	12.1%		15.6	302^nd of 338 public high schools	10.7%	3					71.0	65.2	66.2					39.6	38.3	40.0			44.0	$8,486	$24	$8,463

Frequently Asked Questions about ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School

How many students attend ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 184 students attended ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School.

What district is ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School in?

Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District

What is the racial makeup of ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School?

Students at ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School a good school?

ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School ranks 132^nd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School?

ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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