ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School

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ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School ranks 107 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School is a public high school located in Elk Horn, Iowa, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 196 students. The school is part of the Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District, which is ranked 186 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School has shown strong academic performance, with a significant percentage of students proficient or better in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 92% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. In mathematics, the school had 76% of 10th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 66%. When compared to nearby schools, such as CAM Junior/Senior High School, ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School generally performs better academically, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The school's ranking and rating from SchoolDigger have fluctuated over the years, with the school receiving a 3-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year and a 2-star rating in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement, such as changes in student demographics or other school-level factors. Additionally, the increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School, from 39.36% in 2021-2022 to 51.53% in 2022-2023, indicates a growing population of students from low-income families, which may require the school to allocate additional resources and support services to meet their needs.

Detail:

Public 6-12

4114 Madison St
Elk Horn, IA 51531

(712) 764-4616

District: Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
107^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,108

Feeder schools for ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School:

Elementary:

Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.7%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School ranks worse than 72.1% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.24. (See more...)

Compare Details ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School ranks better than 68.3% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (95.7%), Hispanic (2.1%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School employs 19.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School is $15,108.

Schooldigger Rankings:

ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School 243^rd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School 107^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School in the ranking list.)

Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District 186^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2019	41.23	220^th	342	35.7%
2021	72.04	68^th	324	79.0%
2022	61.85	128^th	337	62.0%
2023	36.90	242^nd	334	27.5%
2024	38.24	243^rd	337	27.9%

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

Rank History for ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2016	78.49	55^th	320	82.8%
2017	67.78	104^th	325	68.0%
2018	77.45	45^th	320	85.9%
2019	47.56	198^th	327	39.4%
2021	50.93	178^th	327	45.6%
2022	64.06	109^th	332	67.2%
2023	50.72	184^th	336	45.2%
2024	66.81	107^th	338	68.3%

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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 ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2015	123	1	1	1	0	126
2016	113	2	0	0	1	116
2017	137	3	0	0	2	142
2018	108	2	0	2	1	113
2019	206	2	2	5	2	217
2020	202	1	1	4	4	212
2021	174	1	1	5	3	184
2022	178	1	1	5	3	188
2023	188	1	0	4	3	196
2024	180	1	0	4	3	188

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 ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	126	n/a	n/a	32.5
2016	116	4.0	29.0	24.1
2017	142	6.2	22.9	32.4
2018	113	6.8	16.5	28.3
2019	217	16.6	13.0	36.4
2020	212	16.5	12.8	34
2021	184	14.7	12.4	45.1
2022	188	15.1	12.4	39.4
2023	196	19.1	10.2	51.5
2024	188	19.1	9.8	53.7

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 ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	126	n/a	n/a	32.5
2016	116	4.0	29.0	24.1
2017	142	6.2	22.9	32.4
2018	113	6.8	16.5	28.3
2019	217	16.6	13.0	36.4
2020	212	16.5	12.8	34
2021	184	14.7	12.4	45.1
2022	188	15.1	12.4	39.4
2023	196	19.1	10.2	51.5
2024	188	19.1	9.8	53.7

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 ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$422 (2.8%)	$14,686 (97.2%)	$15,108

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 220^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 242^nd of 334 Middle schools	8.1%
Ranks 198^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 184^th of 336 High schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School)	55.6	68	12.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District)	55.6	68	12.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School)	66.7	48	18.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District)	66.7	48	18.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School)	78.6	77.3	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District)	78.6	77.3	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School)	64.3	68.2	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District)	64.3	68.2	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School)	64.5	80	15.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District)	64.5	80	15.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School)	71	72	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District)	71	72	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School)	87.5	76.7	10.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District)	87.5	76.7	10.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School)	62.5	63.3	0.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District)	62.5	63.3	0.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School)	71.8	66.7	5.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District)	71.8	66.7	5.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School)	59	63.3	4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District)	59	63.3	4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	217	196	9.7%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	5	4	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	206	188	8.7%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.4%	51.5%	15.1%

Schools Near ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High 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 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School	Public	6-12	4114 Madison St	Elk Horn	51531	Shelby County	Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 764-4616	188	19	9.8	53.7%	180 (95.7%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	66.8	107^th of 338 public high schools	68.3%		50.7	184^th of 336 public high schools	45.2%	77		76.0	50.0	75.0	96.2	92.0	79.3		76.0	60.7	73.9	65.4	76.0	65.5		66.7	60.0	$15,108	$422	$14,686
Audubon Middle-High School	Public	5-12	800 3rd Ave	Audubon	50025	Audubon County	Audubon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 563-2607	298	25	11.9	35.6%	268 (89.9%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	82.9	21^st of 338 public high schools	93.8%		90.1	12^th of 336 public high schools	96.4%	9	72.5	89.7	85.3	94.6	90.2	90.0	91.4	75.0	82.8	76.5	86.5	63.4	87.5	88.6	52.5	86.5	85.0	$15,381	$486	$14,895
Atlantic High School	Public	9-12	1201 E 14th St	Atlantic	50022	Cass County	Atlantic Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 243-5358	475	33	14.3	44.8%	419 (88.2%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	24 (5.1%)	2 (0.4%)	45.8	218^th of 338 public high schools	35.5%		39.1	233^rd of 336 public high schools	30.7%	15					72.5	75.8	56.0					64.7	70.2	64.7			65.8	$16,748	$446	$16,304
Harlan High School	Public	9-12	2102 Durant	Harlan	51537	Shelby County	Harlan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 755-3101	477	36	13.1	27.0%	421 (88.3%)	4 (0.8%)	42 (8.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	68.8	98^th of 338 public high schools	71.0%		73.8	63^rd of 336 public high schools	81.3%	35					82.4	86.0	75.9					68.9	76.3	81.0			66.4	$15,572	$187	$15,385
AHSTW High School	Public	9-12	768 S Maple	Avoca	51521	Pottawattamie County	AHSTW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 343-6364	210	19	11.0	31.9%	195 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	77.2	45^th of 338 public high schools	86.7%		79	39^th of 336 public high schools	88.4%	6					84.4	84.6	84.9					73.3	82.7	77.4			75.0	$16,444	$184	$16,260
CAM Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1000 Victory Park Rd	Anita	50020	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 762-3231	207	17	12.2	39.1%	193 (93.2%)	5 (2.4%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	52	181^st of 338 public high schools	46.4%		42.1	224^th of 336 public high schools	33.3%	43			77.4	80.0	80.0	75.0	63.9			54.8	61.8	65.0	79.2	58.3		77.1	75.0	$14,388	$139	$14,250
Iowa Connections Academy High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	807 Third St	Anita	50020	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(712) 581-0200	808	0	73.4	38.7%	630 (78.0%)	23 (2.8%)	79 (9.8%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (7.9%)	15.6	302^nd of 338 public high schools	10.7%		32.8	258^th of 336 public high schools	23.2%	44					66.4	65.2	62.3					47.2	46.4	34.5			45.6	$8,486	$24	$8,463

Frequently Asked Questions about ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School

How many students attend ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School.

What schools feed into ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School?

ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary

What is the racial makeup of ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School?

Students at ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School in?

Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District

Is ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School a good school?

ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School ranks 107^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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