Mount Ayr Elementary

Mount Ayr Comm School District
607 E Jefferson
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
280 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Mount Ayr Elementary, located in Mount Ayr, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community, operating as part of the Mount Ayr Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the personal development of its students. By focusing on essential core subjects and promoting social-emotional well-being, the institution strives to prepare children for their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong ties to the values and culture of the surrounding Ringgold County area.

The school’s website highlights a dedication to transparency and community involvement, providing resources for families to stay engaged with classroom activities and school-wide events. Through a blend of traditional instruction and a focus on building a strong educational foundation, Mount Ayr Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and curiosity among its students. The administration and faculty work collaboratively to ensure that the elementary experience is positive and inclusive, serving as a pillar of the Mount Ayr community.
280
Total Students
22.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    257 (91.8%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.4%)
  • Black
    3 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
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: Mount Ayr Comm School District
Phone: (641)464-0537
Website: http://www.mtayrschools.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 38
Kindergarten 49
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 39
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Diagonal Elementary School
Diagonal Comm School District
58 Students
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845 (8.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th