Interstate 35 Elementary School

Interstate 35 Comm School District
445 East North Street
Truro, IA 50257
334 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Interstate 35 Elementary School, located in the small community of Truro, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Interstate 35 Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere typical of rural Iowa school districts, the elementary school focuses on building strong relationships between students, faculty, and the local community to help every child reach their full potential.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the challenges of middle and high school by establishing a solid base in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Interstate 35 Elementary prides itself on cultivating a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, responsibility, and collaboration. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and community-focused initiatives, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Truro area, striving to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.
334
Total Students
26.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    322 (96.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6 %)
  • 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: Interstate 35 Comm School District
Phone: (641)765-4901
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 77
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 45
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 53
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 55
Grade 4 52
Gender Ratio