South Tama County Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tama, Iowa 52339 · South Tama County
#476 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#13809 of 50,301 nationally
About South Tama County Elementary School
South Tama County Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tama, in the South Tama County school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 534 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 476th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 534.
There are 2 schools in Tama; South Tama County Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Tama County Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Tama County Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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Heritage Elementary
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Northeast Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Tama County Elementary School a good school?
South Tama County Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 66.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #476 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Tama County Elementary School rank in Iowa?
South Tama County Elementary School ranks #476 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #13809 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Tama County Elementary School?
South Tama County Elementary School had 534 students in 2025.
Is South Tama County Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Tama County Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Tama County Elementary School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of South Tama County Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.