OSKALOOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Oskaloosa Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oskaloosa Comm School District school district, located in Oskaloosa, IA with about 972 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 72 teachers, Oskaloosa Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Oskaloosa Elementary School, located at 1801 Orchard Ave in Oskaloosa, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Oskaloosa Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development. It typically serves students in the early grades, providing a structured curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills that prepare children for success in their later academic years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Oskaloosa community, emphasizing a supportive culture where educators, students, and families collaborate. Beyond its core classroom instruction, Oskaloosa Elementary focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, often incorporating activities and programs that help students develop character and community responsibility. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while meeting the diverse needs of the families it serves.

For more information, contact Oskaloosa Elementary School at (641) 673-8092 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.