Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Albert City-truesdale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Albert City-truesdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Albert City-truesdale Elementary School's student population of 104 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Albert City-truesdale Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albert City-truesdale Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albert City-truesdale Elementary School's ranking?
Albert City-truesdale Elementary School is ranked #424 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Albert City-truesdale Elementary School often compared to?
Albert City-truesdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sioux Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Albert City-truesdale Elementary School?
104 students attend Albert City-truesdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Albert City-truesdale Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Albert City-truesdale Elementary School?
Albert City-truesdale Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Albert City-truesdale Elementary School offer ?
Albert City-truesdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Albert City-truesdale Elementary School part of?
Albert City-truesdale Elementary School is part of Albert City-Truesdale Comm School District.
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