Rural Elementary School #1

(319)635-2071

www.wapsievalleyschools.com

24 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Rural Elementary School #1, located on Amish Blvd in Fairbank, Iowa, is a key component of the Wapsie Valley Community School District. Situated in a quiet, rural setting, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to young students. As part of the Wapsie Valley district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong connection to the surrounding agricultural community.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the broader Wapsie Valley district, which prides itself on maintaining high standards for student achievement and community engagement. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, Rural Elementary School #1 aims to prepare its students for their future educational journeys while celebrating the unique culture and values of the Fairbank area. Families interested in learning more about the school’s curriculum, staff, and district initiatives can find additional information on the official Wapsie Valley Community School District website.

Total Students

1.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rural Elementary School #1
Demographic	Student Count
White	24

White
24 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wapsie Valley Comm School District
Phone:	(319)635-2071
Website:	http://www.wapsievalleyschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 1

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 5

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 3