Elementary Schools in Iola

Summary:

Iola, Kansas has one elementary school, Iola Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance, as measured by state assessments and rankings, suggests it is facing some challenges compared to other elementary schools in Iola and across Kansas.

Iola Elementary School has a statewide ranking of 425 out of 656 Kansas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) tests are generally below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, 5th-grade ELA proficiency is slightly above the state average. The school serves a population with a relatively high free and reduced-price lunch rate of 62.99%, indicating a lower socioeconomic status, which can be a factor in academic performance.

Additionally, Iola Elementary School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, which is relatively high and can negatively impact student learning and achievement. The student-teacher ratio of 14.9 is within the typical range, but it's important to consider how this ratio may affect the quality of instruction and individual attention students receive. Overall, the data suggests that Iola Elementary School is facing challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and attendance rates, which may require further analysis and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

District Detail

305 North Washington Street
Iola, KS 66749

(620) 365-4700

SchoolDigger Rank:
218^th of 264 Kansas districts

See the 2025 Kansas District rankings!

Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,175

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Iola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	203 N. Kentucky	Iola	66749	Allen County	Iola	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(620) 365-4820	619	50	12.2	58.0%	530 (85.6%)	5 (0.8%)	34 (5.5%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.5%)	38.8	425^th of 656 public elementary schools	35.2%					(n/a)	45.6	46.9	50.0	47.4	30.4	36.5	29.4	31.9	41.8	41.8	$15,222	$1,574	$13,648

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Humboldt	7.53 mi	4	228^th
Crest	10.77 mi	2	189^th
Marmaton Valley	12.58 mi	3	154^th
Chanute Public Schools	16.71 mi	3	165^th
LeRoy-Gridley	17.11 mi	3	231^st

See the top KS Kansas districts

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.