Blakesburg Elementary

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Blakesburg Elementary ranks 392 nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blakesburg Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Central School District in Blakesburg, Iowa, with a student population of 119 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Academically, Blakesburg Elementary has had a mixed performance compared to district and state averages. While the school's 5th and 6th grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates were higher than the district and state, the 4th grade ELA proficiency rate was significantly lower. In mathematics, the school's 4th, 5th, and 6th grade proficiency rates were generally on par with or higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools and has been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

Interestingly, Blakesburg Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.45% to 32.77% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 10.5 students per teacher, which may provide a more favorable learning environment with smaller class sizes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

407 S Wilson
Blakesburg, IA 52536

(641) 938-2203

District: Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
392^nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,338

Students who attend Blakesburg Elementary usually attend:

High:

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Junior/Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Number of students: 97

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

Hispanic:

2.1%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blakesburg Elementary ranks worse than 70.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.05. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Blakesburg Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), Hispanic (2.1%), African American (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blakesburg Elementary is 8.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District! (See more...)

Compare Blakesburg Elementary employs 11.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blakesburg Elementary is $13,338. 1 elementary schools in the Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Blakesburg Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District 232^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blakesburg Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	42.45	436^th	626	30.4%
2013	37.97	472^nd	624	24.4%
2014	40.50	448^th	603	25.7%
2015	32.76	487^th	616	20.9%
2016	54.15	335^th	599	44.1%
2017	40.72	411^th	574	28.4%
2018	35.57	420^th	567	25.9%
2019	45.57	370^th	603	38.6%
2021	44.49	353^rd	567	37.7%
2022	52.43	311^th	574	45.8%
2023	36.16	424^th	565	25.0%
2024	39.05	392^nd	557	29.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blakesburg Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
1989	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1990	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
1991	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
1992	88	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	88
1993	78	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
1994	88	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	89
1995	74	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
1996	74	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
1997	91	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
1998	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1999	160	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
2000	161	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	-7	156
2001	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
2002	139	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2003	139	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2004	136	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2005	128	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	131
2006	135	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2007	135	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2008	113	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
2009	126	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
2010	115	0	0	10	0	0	2	0	127
2011	104	0	0	7	0	0	1	0	112
2012	116	0	0	6	0	0	1	0	123
2013	115	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	121
2014	130	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	135
2015	134	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	140
2016	131	0	0	9	0	0	0	0	140
2017	117	0	0	5	0	0	1	0	123
2018	135	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	140
2019	129	0	0	5	0	0	3	0	137
2020	122	1	0	2	0	0	4	0	129
2021	113	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	116
2022	117	1	0	0	0	0	4	0	122
2023	112	1	0	2	0	0	4	0	119
2024	93	1	0	2	0	0	1	0	97

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blakesburg Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	137	8.0	17.1	34.3
1989	124	0.7	177.1	28.2
1990	108	7.6	14.2	34.3
1991	132	7.8	16.9	37.9
1992	88	9.0	9.7	30.7
1993	78	7.3	10.7	32.1
1994	89	7.9	11.3	41.6
1995	75	5.8	12.9	37.3
1996	75	5.8	12.9	37.3
1997	91	6.9	13.2	42.9
1998	124	7.3	17.0	37.1
1999	160	9.3	17.2	48.1
2000	156	10.0	15.6	36.8
2001	165	15.0	11.0	47.3
2002	141	11.0	12.8	41.8
2003	141	11.0	12.8	41.8
2004	138	9.5	14.5	41.3
2005	131	12.8	10.2	45
2006	136	12.3	11.1	43.4
2007	136	13.8	9.9	49.3
2008	115	17.2	6.7	40.9
2009	131	17.2	7.6	45.8
2010	127	17.2	7.3	46.5
2011	112	8.0	14.0	50.9
2012	123	9.3	13.1	35.8
2013	121	10.8	11.1	36.4
2014	135	11.9	11.2	34.8
2015	140	12.0	11.6	40.7
2016	140	14.0	10.0	45.7
2017	123	13.9	8.8	43.1
2018	140	13.0	10.7	35
2019	137	12.0	11.4	33.6
2020	129	11.0	11.7	38
2021	116	11.0	10.5	28.4
2022	122	12.9	9.4	29.5
2023	119	12.4	9.5	32.8
2024	97	11.3	8.5	37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blakesburg Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	137	8.0	17.1	34.3
1989	124	0.7	177.1	28.2
1990	108	7.6	14.2	34.3
1991	132	7.8	16.9	37.9
1992	88	9.0	9.7	30.7
1993	78	7.3	10.7	32.1
1994	89	7.9	11.3	41.6
1995	75	5.8	12.9	37.3
1996	75	5.8	12.9	37.3
1997	91	6.9	13.2	42.9
1998	124	7.3	17.0	37.1
1999	160	9.3	17.2	48.1
2000	156	10.0	15.6	36.8
2001	165	15.0	11.0	47.3
2002	141	11.0	12.8	41.8
2003	141	11.0	12.8	41.8
2004	138	9.5	14.5	41.3
2005	131	12.8	10.2	45
2006	136	12.3	11.1	43.4
2007	136	13.8	9.9	49.3
2008	115	17.2	6.7	40.9
2009	131	17.2	7.6	45.8
2010	127	17.2	7.3	46.5
2011	112	8.0	14.0	50.9
2012	123	9.3	13.1	35.8
2013	121	10.8	11.1	36.4
2014	135	11.9	11.2	34.8
2015	140	12.0	11.6	40.7
2016	140	14.0	10.0	45.7
2017	123	13.9	8.8	43.1
2018	140	13.0	10.7	35
2019	137	12.0	11.4	33.6
2020	129	11.0	11.7	38
2021	116	11.0	10.5	28.4
2022	122	12.9	9.4	29.5
2023	119	12.4	9.5	32.8
2024	97	11.3	8.5	37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blakesburg Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$575 (4.3%)	$12,764 (95.7%)	$13,338

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blakesburg Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 370^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 424^th of 565 Elementary schools	13.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blakesburg Elementary)	60	64.3	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District)	68.6	79.7	11.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blakesburg Elementary)	66.7	71.4	4.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District)	74.3	89.1	14.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blakesburg Elementary)	68.8	43.8	25%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District)	56.9	66.7	9.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blakesburg Elementary)	68.8	68.8
4th Grade Mathematics (Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District)	77.8	75.4	2.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blakesburg Elementary)	58.8	50	8.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District)	47.8	57.3	9.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blakesburg Elementary)	52.9	91.7	38.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District)	62.7	64	1.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blakesburg Elementary)	77.8	66.7	11.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District)	66.7	69	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blakesburg Elementary)	83.3	55.6	27.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District)	65.2	72.6	7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	137	119	13.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	129	112	13.2%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.6%	32.8%	0.8%

Schools Near Blakesburg Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blakesburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	407 S Wilson	Blakesburg	52536	Wapello County	Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 938-2203	97	11	8.5	37.1%	93 (95.9%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	39	392^nd of 557 public elementary schools	29.6%		36.2	424^th of 565 public elementary schools	25.0%	32		46.7	69.2	66.7		73.3	76.9	58.3	61.5	$13,338	$575	$12,764
Kendall Center	Public	PK	701 Washington Ave E	Albia	52531	Monroe County	Albia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 932-2161	64	2	32.0	18.8%	61 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.7%)								(n/a)
Grant Center	Public	K-2	520 South Clinton Street	Albia	52531	Monroe County	Albia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 932-2161	226	18	12.6	43.4%	211 (93.4%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.4%)								(n/a)										$12,633	$1,337	$11,297
Lincoln Center	Public	3-6	222 N 2nd Street	Albia	52531	Monroe County	Albia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 932-2161	304	23	13.2	42.4%	282 (92.8%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	65.1	199^th of 557 public elementary schools	64.3%		70.7	160^th of 565 public elementary schools	71.7%	39	61.3	76.4	75.9	83.6	84.0	77.8	75.9	74.6	72.3	$11,237	$464	$10,772
Moravia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	507 N Trussell Ave	Moravia	52571	Appanoose County	Moravia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 724-3241	160	14	11.4	55.0%	157 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.8	318^th of 557 public elementary schools	42.9%		71	156^th of 565 public elementary schools	72.4%	162	58.3	60.9	87.5		66.7	73.9	79.2		62.5	$11,986	$773	$11,212
Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	1306 W Williams	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 684-7179	593	26	22.8	45.0%	299 (50.4%)	66 (11.1%)	153 (25.8%)	21 (3.5%)	3 (0.5%)	37 (6.2%)	14 (2.4%)								(n/a)
Liberty Elementary School	Public	3-6	50 Traxler Drive	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 682-4502	764	55	13.8	56.7%	381 (49.9%)	59 (7.7%)	200 (26.2%)	39 (5.1%)	5 (0.7%)	72 (9.4%)	7 (0.9%)	7.5	522^nd of 557 public elementary schools	6.3%		7.8	528^th of 565 public elementary schools	6.5%	6	42.9	48.7	45.9	56.8	62.9	45.2	48.9	46.6	31.9	$13,867	$1,196	$12,671
Douma Elementary School	Public	1-2	307 W. Mary St.	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-4668	345	29	11.6	55.1%	173 (50.1%)	16 (4.6%)	96 (27.8%)	13 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.6%)	7 (2.0%)								(n/a)										$14,254	$1,164	$13,090
James Elementary School	Public	K-5	1001 N Benton	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-5411	228	18	12.6	77.6%	82 (36.0%)	38 (16.7%)	49 (21.5%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	45 (19.7%)	9 (3.9%)	7	527^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.4%		11.4	517^th of 565 public elementary schools	8.5%	10	48.3	38.2	53.3		58.6	35.3	26.7		30.0	$13,974	$1,218	$12,755
Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1102 E. 4th St.	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-5441	343	29	11.8	70.8%	113 (32.9%)	40 (11.7%)	102 (29.7%)	12 (3.5%)	3 (0.9%)	68 (19.8%)	5 (1.5%)	26.3	453^rd of 557 public elementary schools	18.7%		14.1	511^th of 565 public elementary schools	9.6%	58	64.7	52.9	60.0		72.5	31.4	64.4		42.2	$13,451	$1,167	$12,284

Frequently Asked Questions about Blakesburg Elementary

Is Blakesburg Elementary a good school?

Blakesburg Elementary ranks 392^nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Blakesburg Elementary?

Students at Blakesburg Elementary are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Blakesburg Elementary in?

Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District

How many students attend Blakesburg Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 97 students attended Blakesburg Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Blakesburg Elementary attend?

Students who attend Blakesburg Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Junior/Senior High

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