Tri-County Elementary School

Tri-County Comm School District
3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
102 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Tri-County Elementary School, located at 3003 Hwy 22 in Thornburg, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Tri-County Community School District, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core academic standards and fostering a sense of community, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Tri-County Elementary is characterized by its rural setting, which often allows for a more personalized and tight-knit educational experience. The school works to integrate essential social and emotional learning alongside traditional subjects, promoting student growth within a safe and structured setting. Through the collaboration of dedicated staff and involved families, the school strives to maintain a positive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
102
Total Students
6.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    94 (92.2%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (4.9%)
  • Black
    1 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.0%)
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: Tri-County Comm School District
Phone: (641)634-2632
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 21
Kindergarten 11
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 8
Gender Ratio