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Forest City Elementary School vs. North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center

Should you attend Forest City Elementary School or North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Forest City Elementary School
1405 W I St
Forest City, IA 50436
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Forest City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Forest City Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
462 students
231 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest City Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest City Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest City Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest City Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forest City Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Iowa Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#217 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
#217 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest City Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest City Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forest City Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Iowa Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest City Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forest City Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Iowa Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
60-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Iowa Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Forest City Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
64
14
Kindergarten Students
85
41
Grade 1 Students
81
36
Grade 2 Students
70
31
Grade 3 Students
78
36
Grade 4 Students
84
37
Grade 5 Students
-
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forest City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Iowa Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forest City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Iowa Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forest City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Iowa Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
79%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forest City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Iowa Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forest City Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Iowa Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.36
0.23
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forest City Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Iowa Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forest City Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Iowa Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forest City Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Iowa Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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