Serving 323 students in grades 1-4, Wings Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wings Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Wings Park Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wings Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wings Park 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
#973 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
79%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wings Park Elementary School's ranking?
Wings Park Elementary School is ranked #973 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Wings Park Elementary School?
323 students attend Wings Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Wings Park Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wings Park Elementary School?
Wings Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wings Park Elementary School offer ?
Wings Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wings Park Elementary School part of?
Wings Park Elementary School is part of Oelwein Comm School District.
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