Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Elementary-Ida Grove

Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District
403 Barnes St
Ida Grove, IA 51445
310 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
OABCIG Elementary in Ida Grove, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for the OABCIG (Odebolt-Arthur-Battle Creek-Ida Grove) Community School District. Located at 403 Barnes St., the school functions as a foundational pillar for young learners in the Ida Grove area, focusing on creating a supportive and collaborative environment. The facility is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development, typically serving students from early childhood through the elementary grades by emphasizing core curriculum standards and student-centered learning.

As part of the broader OABCIG district, the school benefits from the resources and shared community identity of the neighboring towns. The elementary campus is known for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, OABCIG Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into the district’s middle and high school programs, maintaining a focus on both character building and foundational academic skills.
310
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
44.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    285 (91.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District
Phone: (712)364-2360
Website: http://www.oabcig.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 44.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 128
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 50
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 38
Gender Ratio