South Tama County Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Tama, IA Grades PK–04 Town: Distant N SchoolScore™ B (71.4)
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South Tama County Elementary School
Tama, IA 52339
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–04 SchoolScore™ B (71.4)
534
Students
37.8
Teachers
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
(641)484-3999
Phone
http://www.s-tama.k12.ia.us
Website

South Tama County Elementary School is a public school administered by the South Tama County district in Tama, IOWA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–04.

Key statistics: 534 students enrolled; a 14.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Elementary School Average
Enrollment
534.0
State avg: 339.0
▲ 58% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.15:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▲ 6% worse
Free Lunch %
60.9%
State avg: 43.4%
▲ 40% worse
School Details
School Name
South Tama County Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
192673001463
State School ID
IA-866098 000-866098 439
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1611 Country Club Dr
City
Tama
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
52339
County
Tama County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
1902
State Leg. Upper
19027
State Leg. Lower
19053
Latitude
41.97517
Longitude
-92.58734
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
534
Total Students
👩‍🏫
37.8
Teachers FTE
📐
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
37.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)37.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 325 60.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
South Tama County
LEAID
1926730
State LEA ID
IA-866098 000
Phone
(641)484-4811
Website
http://www.s-tama.k12.ia.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Tama
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$24,853K
Federal Revenue
$2,754K
State Revenue
$14,444K
Local Revenue
$7,655K
Total Expenditure
$25,202K
Instruction Exp.
$10,944K
Support Services
$8,024K
Other Current Exp.
$813K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of South Tama County Elementary School

1
South Tama County High School
Tama · High
0.2 mi
2
South Tama County Middle School
Toledo · Middle
1.4 mi
3
Meskwaki Settlement School
Tama · Other
3.3 mi
4
GMG Secondary School
Garwin · High
9.4 mi
5
East Marshall Senior High School
Le Grand · High
10.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South Tama County Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend South Tama County Elementary School?
534 students are enrolled at South Tama County Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does South Tama County Elementary School have?
South Tama County Elementary School has 37.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does South Tama County Elementary School serve?
South Tama County Elementary School serves grades PK through 04.
Is South Tama County Elementary School a charter school?
South Tama County Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is South Tama County Elementary School located in?
South Tama County Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does South Tama County Elementary School belong to?
South Tama County Elementary School is part of the South Tama County school district.
How much does South Tama County spend per student?
The South Tama County district spends approximately $47,194,757 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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