Elementary Academics
Students in grades TK-5 engage in hands-on learning that emphasizes critical thinking, group projects, and the use of technology. This approach equips them with essential skills for ongoing education. Alongside core subjects, we offer physical education, music (including band and choir), art, and computer classes. Our students are encouraged to build a foundation for lifelong learning. Additionally, our Discovery Department supports students with learning differences.

Standardized Test Results
The Iowa Testing is administered each Spring. The following graph shows HCS’s students average as compared to the national average of other students taking the same test.
TK-K
- National Average50%
- Language92%
- Mathematics79%
- Reading91%
1st & 2nd Grade
- National Average50%
- Language83%
- Math Composite80%
- Reading86%
- Reading Composite86%
- Science77%
- Social Studies76%
- Word Analysis79%
- Vocabulary76%
3rd-5th Grade
- National Average50%
- Language Composite75%
- Math Composite71%
- Reading64%
- Reading Composite74%
- Science70%
- Social Studies63%
- Spelling64%
- Vocabulary66%