Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary

Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist

www.exira-ehk.k12.ia.us

198 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton (Exira-EHK) Elementary is a public school located in Elk Horn, Iowa, serving as part of the Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District. The school provides a focused educational environment for younger students within the rural Shelby County area. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Exira-EHK emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff can provide personalized attention to students, fostering both academic development and social-emotional growth during their foundational years.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by aligning with Iowa’s educational standards and offering a well-rounded curriculum. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the district strives to integrate technology and community values into its daily programming. As a hub for the Elk Horn community, the elementary school plays a vital role in local life, emphasizing collaboration between families, teachers, and the broader district to support student achievement and local pride.

198

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	2

White
191 (96.5 %)
Hispanic
4 (2.0 %)
Two or More
2 (1.0 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist
Phone:	(712)268-5318
Website:	http://www.exira-ehk.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 26