Boyer Valley Elementary School

212 School St
Dow City, IA 51528
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boyer Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Boyer Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Boyer Valley Elementary School's student population of 208 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Boyer Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyer Valley Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#555 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
85-89%
68%
55-59%
70%
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
87%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Boyer Valley Comm School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boyer Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Boyer Valley Elementary School is ranked #555 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Boyer Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Boyer Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broadway Elementary School, Denison Elementary School, Ar-we-va Elementary Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Boyer Valley Elementary School?
208 students attend Boyer Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Boyer Valley Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boyer Valley Elementary School?
Boyer Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boyer Valley Elementary School offer ?
Boyer Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boyer Valley Elementary School part of?
Boyer Valley Elementary School is part of Boyer Valley Comm School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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