OKOBOJI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Okoboji Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Okoboji Comm School District school district, located in Milford, IA with about 472 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Okoboji Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Okoboji Elementary School, located in Milford, Iowa, serves as a key educational pillar within the Okoboji Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of students in their early academic years. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to nurture both the intellectual curiosity and the social-emotional growth of every child, preparing them for success as they transition through their primary education.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from the district’s commitment to excellence and innovation. Through a combination of experienced faculty, a variety of extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on personalized learning, Okoboji Elementary strives to create a positive culture where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential. With its scenic location in the Iowa Great Lakes region, the school maintains a strong connection to its surrounding community, ensuring that students have access to both a high-quality education and a vibrant, supportive local network.

For more information, contact Okoboji Elementary School at (712) 338-2458 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

705 N. Ave
Milford, IA 51351
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OKOBOJI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Milford, IA with about 472 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
472
Teachers:
33.85
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 472 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OKOBOJI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.8%
Hispanic/Latino
3.6%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
44.1%
Male
55.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.