ATKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Atkins Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Benton Comm School District school district, located in Atkins, IA with about 371 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. With about 21 teachers, Atkins Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Atkins Elementary School, located at 217 4th Ave in Atkins, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Benton Community School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing the development of essential academic skills, social growth, and a strong sense of local identity. The school serves as a central hub for families in the Atkins area, fostering partnerships between educators, students, and parents to encourage a positive educational experience during the formative years of childhood.
Operating under the broader regional support of the Grant Wood Area Education Agency (formerly AEA 10), the school benefits from access to specialized resources and professional development opportunities aimed at enhancing classroom instruction. By aligning its curriculum with state standards and district goals, Atkins Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond. Through its commitment to student-centered learning and community involvement, the school remains a key component of the educational landscape in Benton County.
For more information, contact Atkins Elementary School at (319) 446-7525 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 446-7525
ATKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Atkins, IA with about 371 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Benton Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 371
- Teachers:
- 21.55
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 371 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ATKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.