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Alexander Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
3571 Sycamore St., Iowa City, IA 52240 · (319) 688-1095 · Part of Iowa City Community School District
Students
436
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
76%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Alexander Elementary
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 33.3% since 2020
- Next stop for Hills kids: 3 middle schools
On the path
Where Hills kids come from and go next.
PK–5Alexander ElementaryYou are here
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 64.2%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 67.8%
Location
Directions ↗
3571 Sycamore St., Iowa City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K45
Kindergarten76
Grade 155
Grade 260
Grade 375
Grade 457
Grade 568
Enrollment over time
327’20
319’21
345’22
363’23
436’24
Up 33.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 39%Hispanic 32%White 22%Two or more races 5%Asian 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.