Okoboji Elementary School

Q: Is Okoboji Elementary School a good school?

Okoboji Elementary School ranks 159 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Okoboji Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Milford, Iowa, with a student population of 533. The school is part of the Okoboji Community School District, which is ranked 102 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Okoboji Elementary consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores for both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In 2023-2024, 76.3% of 3rd graders and 71.3% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 72.9% respectively. In Mathematics, 89.7% of 3rd graders and 79.3% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to 76.3% and 72.7% statewide. The school has a strong track record of high rankings among Iowa elementary schools, reaching as high as 8th out of 603 schools in 2013-2014 and consistently ranking in the top 30% in recent years. However, its statewide ranking has declined to 159th out of 557 Iowa elementary schools in 2023-2024.

Okoboji Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 14.1 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District, Clay Central-Everly Community School District, and other surrounding districts. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (32.41% to 39.77%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 34.3% to 68.06%.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

705 N Ave
Milford, IA 51351

(712) 338-2458

District: Okoboji Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
159^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,036

Students who attend Okoboji Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Okoboji Middle School
High:	Okoboji High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 505

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Okoboji Elementary School ranks better than 71.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Okoboji Elementary School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Okoboji Elementary School employs 39.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Okoboji Elementary School is $13,036.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Okoboji Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Okoboji Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Okoboji Community School District 102^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Okoboji Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	87.56	10^th	626	98.4%
2013	85.38	20^th	624	96.8%
2014	88.21	8^th	603	98.7%
2015	83.21	35^th	616	94.3%
2016	78.29	85^th	599	85.8%
2017	76.22	103^rd	574	82.1%
2018	56.12	295^th	567	48.0%
2019	62.49	243^rd	603	59.7%
2021	72.43	139^th	567	75.5%
2022	71.03	165^th	574	71.3%
2023	64.82	203^rd	565	64.1%
2024	70.17	159^th	557	71.5%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Okoboji Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	375	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1990	373	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
1991	381	1	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	391
1992	334	1	6	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	348
1993	328	1	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1994	328	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1995	325	1	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1996	325	1	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1997	343	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1998	331	2	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	340
1999	331	2	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	339
2000	365	2	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	-33	341
2001	336	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2002	293	4	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	301
2003	293	4	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	301
2004	322	5	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	333
2005	321	4	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	336
2006	347	2	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
2007	342	1	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
2008	329	4	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2009	358	7	7	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	384
2010	416	6	6	10	0	4	15	0	457
2011	420	2	5	6	0	4	16	0	453
2012	428	1	5	10	1	0	13	0	458
2013	440	3	5	16	0	0	12	0	476
2014	429	4	5	19	0	0	14	0	471
2015	412	4	5	21	0	0	12	0	454
2016	415	4	0	30	0	0	13	0	462
2017	440	1	0	21	0	0	14	0	476
2018	438	2	0	17	0	0	15	0	472
2019	455	2	1	21	0	0	17	0	496
2020	445	2	1	31	0	0	18	0	497
2021	438	3	0	36	0	0	21	0	498
2022	447	5	3	35	0	0	16	0	506
2023	466	7	5	37	0	0	18	0	533
2024	442	5	2	38	0	0	18	0	505

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Okoboji Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	383	21.9	17.4	20.9
1990	377	22.2	16.9	0
1991	391	23.7	16.4	18.9
1992	348	24.0	14.5	18.7
1993	338	21.3	15.9	15.1
1994	336	21.3	15.8	17
1995	336	21.4	15.7	19
1996	336	21.4	15.7	19
1997	348	22.9	15.2	18.4
1998	340	23.0	14.8	17.1
1999	339	23.8	14.2	30.7
2000	341	24.4	14.0	28.1
2001	344	26.7	12.9	26.2
2002	301	26.5	11.4	31.6
2003	301	26.5	11.4	31.6
2004	333	27.5	12.1	24.6
2005	336	27.3	12.3	31.8
2006	357	25.0	14.3	30
2007	351	26.7	13.1	29.3
2008	342	26.5	12.9	28.9
2009	384	30.1	12.8	27.9
2010	457	32.1	14.2	29.5
2011	453	29.5	15.3	28.7
2012	458	30.5	15.0	35.2
2013	476	29.9	15.9	31.7
2014	471	31.4	14.9	36.1
2015	454	31.0	14.6	37.4
2016	462	32.0	14.4	31.2
2017	476	31.6	15.0	35.7
2018	472	33.8	13.9	32.8
2019	496	35.3	14.0	34.9
2020	497	34.7	14.3	39.4
2021	498	36.8	13.5	33.5
2022	506	38.3	13.1	32.4
2023	533	37.6	14.1	39.8
2024	505	39.1	12.8	38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Okoboji Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	383	21.9	17.4	20.9
1990	377	22.2	16.9	0
1991	391	23.7	16.4	18.9
1992	348	24.0	14.5	18.7
1993	338	21.3	15.9	15.1
1994	336	21.3	15.8	17
1995	336	21.4	15.7	19
1996	336	21.4	15.7	19
1997	348	22.9	15.2	18.4
1998	340	23.0	14.8	17.1
1999	339	23.8	14.2	30.7
2000	341	24.4	14.0	28.1
2001	344	26.7	12.9	26.2
2002	301	26.5	11.4	31.6
2003	301	26.5	11.4	31.6
2004	333	27.5	12.1	24.6
2005	336	27.3	12.3	31.8
2006	357	25.0	14.3	30
2007	351	26.7	13.1	29.3
2008	342	26.5	12.9	28.9
2009	384	30.1	12.8	27.9
2010	457	32.1	14.2	29.5
2011	453	29.5	15.3	28.7
2012	458	30.5	15.0	35.2
2013	476	29.9	15.9	31.7
2014	471	31.4	14.9	36.1
2015	454	31.0	14.6	37.4
2016	462	32.0	14.4	31.2
2017	476	31.6	15.0	35.7
2018	472	33.8	13.9	32.8
2019	496	35.3	14.0	34.9
2020	497	34.7	14.3	39.4
2021	498	36.8	13.5	33.5
2022	506	38.3	13.1	32.4
2023	533	37.6	14.1	39.8
2024	505	39.1	12.8	38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Okoboji Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$648 (5.0%)	$12,387 (95.0%)	$13,036

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Okoboji Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 243^rd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 203^rd of 565 Elementary schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okoboji Elementary School)	76.4	71.6	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okoboji Community School District)	76.4	71.6	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Okoboji Elementary School)	80.6	83	2.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Okoboji Community School District)	80.6	83	2.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Okoboji Elementary School)	72.5	69.8	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Okoboji Community School District)	72.5	69.8	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Okoboji Elementary School)	71.4	84.9	13.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Okoboji Community School District)	71.4	84.9	13.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	496	533	7.5%
African American	2	7	250%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	5	400%
Hispanic	21	37	76.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	455	466	2.4%
Two or More Races	17	18	5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.9%	39.8%	4.9%

Schools Near Okoboji Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Okoboji Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	705 N Ave	Milford	51351	Dickinson County	Okoboji Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 338-2458	505	39	12.8	38.4%	442 (87.5%)	5 (1.0%)	38 (7.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	70.2	159^th of 557 public elementary schools	71.5%		64.8	203^rd of 565 public elementary schools	64.1%	44	76.3	71.3			89.7	79.3				$13,036	$648	$12,387
Spirit Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	709 28th Street	Spirit Lake	51360	Dickinson County	Spirit Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 336-2822	568	37	15.2	25.5%	496 (87.3%)	18 (3.2%)	30 (5.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.3%)	82.1	58^th of 557 public elementary schools	89.6%		77.5	106^th of 565 public elementary schools	81.2%	48	83.9	93.1			90.7	77.2				$11,763	$432	$11,331
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 S. Schooley St.	Terril	51364	Dickinson County	Graettinger-Terril Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 859-3286	153	14	10.9	60.1%	143 (93.5%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)										$16,449	$451	$15,999
Fairview Park Elementary	Public	1-2	1508 5th Ave. East	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 262-4842	262	23	11.3	43.9%	218 (83.2%)	5 (1.9%)	29 (11.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)								(n/a)										$14,305	$896	$13,408
Johnson Elementary	Public	PK-K	724 West 9th Street	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 262-2710	217	20	10.8	45.6%	177 (81.6%)	3 (1.4%)	25 (11.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.1%)								(n/a)										$13,320	$574	$12,747
Harris-Lake Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Ave A West	Lake Park	51347	Dickinson County	Harris-Lake Park Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 832-3437	167	10	16.1	38.3%	149 (89.2%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	59.4	260^th of 557 public elementary schools	53.3%		36.9	420^th of 565 public elementary schools	25.7%	160	42.9	91.7	66.7		66.7	95.8	79.2		66.7	$12,458	$1,128	$11,331
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	3-5	615 4th Ave. SW	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 262-3752	462	30	15.2	49.4%	381 (82.5%)	6 (1.3%)	41 (8.9%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.2%)	50.4	324^th of 557 public elementary schools	41.8%		53.3	305^th of 565 public elementary schools	46.0%	19	56.9	71.1	75.4		75.6	68.3	72.5		62.7	$12,820	$475	$12,345
Demoney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	109 S 17th Street	Estherville	51334	Emmet County	Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 362-2181	486	42	11.6	55.8%	303 (62.3%)	6 (1.2%)	155 (31.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.5%)	36.9	402^nd of 557 public elementary schools	27.8%		29.6	438^th of 565 public elementary schools	22.5%	36	46.3	74.1			58.2	75.3				$13,659	$648	$13,013
Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1505 Washington St	Ruthven	51358	Palo Alto County	Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 837-5211	88	7	12.5	52.3%	81 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	13.6	495^th of 557 public elementary schools	11.1%		28.1	449^th of 565 public elementary schools	20.5%	46		60.0		50.0		60.0		30.0		$16,696	$876	$15,821
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	400 3rd St NW	Hartley	51346	O'Brien County	Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 928-2020	274	23	12.1	50.4%	219 (79.9%)	6 (2.2%)	43 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	78.1	82^nd of 557 public elementary schools	85.3%		56.5	272^nd of 565 public elementary schools	51.9%	190	82.9	81.3			87.8	81.3				$32,082	$769	$31,314

Frequently Asked Questions about Okoboji Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Okoboji Elementary School?

Students at Okoboji Elementary School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Okoboji Elementary School a good school?

Okoboji Elementary School ranks 159^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Okoboji Elementary School in?

Okoboji Community School District

What schools do graduates of Okoboji Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Okoboji Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Okoboji Middle School
High : Okoboji High School

How many students attend Okoboji Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 505 students attended Okoboji Elementary School.

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