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South Tama County Elementary School

Q: Is South Tama County Elementary School a good school?

South Tama County Elementary School ranks 401 st of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

401^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 30% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

South Tama County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 543 students in grades PK-4 in Tama, Iowa, which is part of the South Tama County School District. The school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on academic assessments, with its 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate at 68.5% compared to the state average of 67.9%, and its 4th grade ELA proficiency rate at 64.9% compared to the state average of 76%. The school's performance has also been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 313 out of 599 Iowa elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 401 out of 576 in 2024-2025.

Additionally, South Tama County Elementary School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 13.5% to 23.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.07% to 64.08% over the past few years, suggesting a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Anson Elementary School in the Marshalltown Community School District, South Tama County Elementary School generally underperforms on academic measures. The school's high chronic absenteeism rates are also consistent with the nearby schools, indicating a broader issue with student attendance in the region that may require further investigation and targeted interventions.

534

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,013

Per pupil spending ?

60.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1611 Country Club Dr
Tama, IA 52339

(641) 484-3999

District: South Tama County

Students who attend South Tama County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	South Tama County Middle School
High:	South Tama County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.2%

Hispanic:

40.4%

American Indian:

7.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 26th percentile in 2015 → 30th in 2025

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg69%

Iowa avg73%

401^st of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 30%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 26% (2015) to bottom 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

289^th of 313South Tama County 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	40.0	401 of 576	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.6	319 of 557	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.3	388 of 565	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.4	454 of 574	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	7.3	539 of 567	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	42.0	391 of 603	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	22.1	478 of 567	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	22.8	484 of 574	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	57.0	313 of 599	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.7	458 of 616	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	22.3	520 of 603	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	32.9	501 of 624	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	36.3	485 of 626	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics72%-3 vs state

English Language Arts67%-5 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 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Tama County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1611 Country Club Dr	Tama	52339	Tama County	South Tama County	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 484-3999	534	38	14.1	60.9%	236 (44.2%)	3 (0.6%)	216 (40.4%)	8 (1.5%)	42 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.4%)	40	401^st of 576 public elementary schools	30.4%		51.6	319^th of 557 public elementary schools	42.7%	82	68.5	64.9			77.4	66.0				$13,013	$1,096	$11,916
GMG Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1710 Wallace Avenue	Green Mountain	50632	Marshall County	GMG Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 474-2251	271	20	13.4	52.4%	249 (91.9%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	40	400^th of 576 public elementary schools	30.6%					(n/a)	53.3	71.4	76.3	75.0	70.0	60.0	60.5	66.7	71.1	$12,834	$499	$12,335
North Tama Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	605 Walnut	Traer	50675	Tama County	North Tama County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 478-2265	276	22	12.7	43.5%	260 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	52.3	314^th of 576 public elementary schools	45.5%		26.4	452^nd of 557 public elementary schools	18.9%	138	62.9	73.2	61.8	85.2	74.3	75.6	79.4	85.2	58.8	$11,538	$389	$11,149
J C Hoglan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2306 S 3rd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1060	337	26	13.0	76.0%	104 (30.9%)	20 (5.9%)	142 (42.1%)	47 (13.9%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.4%)	13 (3.9%)	44.6	373^rd of 576 public elementary schools	35.2%		42.1	381^st of 557 public elementary schools	31.6%	8	63.5	73.9			71.4	76.1				$14,859	$938	$13,921
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1310 Hobart St	Grinnell	50112	Poweshiek County	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 236-2700	242	17	13.8	34.7%	194 (80.2%)	12 (5.0%)	19 (7.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)								(n/a)										$17,326	$507	$16,819
Anson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1016 S 3rd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1020	286	26	11.1	83.9%	43 (15.0%)	14 (4.9%)	191 (66.8%)	22 (7.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.9%)	44.5	374^th of 576 public elementary schools	35.1%		26.1	454^th of 557 public elementary schools	18.5%	80	78.0	64.1			80.5	59.0				$14,488	$1,598	$12,890
Woodbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	8 N 7th Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1080	387	26	15.0	82.2%	27 (7.0%)	2 (0.5%)	352 (91.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	24.3	479^th of 576 public elementary schools	16.8%		23.6	461^st of 557 public elementary schools	17.2%	18	56.9	73.8			51.7	60.7				$13,925	$932	$12,993
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	707 7th St	Belle Plaine	52208	Benton County	Belle Plaine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 444-3002	267	21	12.9	44.2%	229 (85.8%)	3 (1.1%)	20 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	47.7	346^th of 576 public elementary schools	39.9%		57.4	278^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.1%	68	63.9	50.0	68.8	91.2	63.9	50.0	84.4	88.2	68.8	$13,593	$495	$13,099
Bailey Park Elementary School	Public	K-2	210 8th Ave	Grinnell	50112	Poweshiek County	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 236-2700	147	10	14.0	42.2%	124 (84.4%)	3 (2.0%)	15 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)								(n/a)										$16,074	$1,524	$14,550
Fisher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2001 S 4th St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1030	368	29	12.8	69.0%	143 (38.9%)	15 (4.1%)	164 (44.6%)	31 (8.4%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.7%)	31.4	454^th of 576 public elementary schools	21.2%		37.4	399^th of 557 public elementary schools	28.4%	55	65.2	63.2			66.7	67.6				$13,132	$685	$12,447

Frequently Asked Questions about South Tama County Elementary School

What district is South Tama County Elementary School in?

South Tama County

How many students attend South Tama County Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 534 students attended South Tama County Elementary School.

Is South Tama County Elementary School a good school?

South Tama County Elementary School ranks 401^st of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of South Tama County Elementary School?

Students at South Tama County Elementary School are 44% White, 40% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of South Tama County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Tama County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Tama County Middle School
High : South Tama County High School

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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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