Okoboji Elementary School

www.okobojischools.org

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Okoboji Elementary School, located in Milford, Iowa, serves as a key educational pillar within the Okoboji Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of students in their early academic years. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to nurture both the intellectual curiosity and the social-emotional growth of every child, preparing them for success as they transition through their primary education.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from the district’s commitment to excellence and innovation. Through a combination of experienced faculty, a variety of extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on personalized learning, Okoboji Elementary strives to create a positive culture where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential. With its scenic location in the Iowa Great Lakes region, the school maintains a strong connection to its surrounding community, ensuring that students have access to both a high-quality education and a vibrant, supportive local network.

491

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Okoboji Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	40
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
424 (86.4%)
Hispanic
40 (8.1%)
Two or More
15 (3.1%)
Black
8 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Okoboji Comm School District
Phone:	(712)338-2458
Website:	http://www.okobojischools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 65

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 97