IAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Baxter Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Baxter, Iowa|Baxter Comm School District

Baxter, IA 50028

School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
226
Student:Teacher
15.1:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
28.3%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
65-69%
Math Proficiency
80-84%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.2%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Near average in IA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,296
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 44%Local 50%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% YoY
Des Moines, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

209
Current enrollment
Stable(-8% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Baxter Elementary School

Baxter Elementary School has a total enrollment of 226 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Baxter, IA.

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