CAL Elementary School

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CAL Elementary School ranks 305 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

CAL Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Latimer, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school is part of the CAL Community School District, which is ranked 200 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

CAL Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 90%, compared to the state average of 72.9%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 12.1 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools and the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.37% to 53.41% over the past three years, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School, West Fork Elementary at Rockwell, and Pineview Elementary, CAL Elementary School generally performs better on ISASP test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This consistent academic performance, despite the challenges of a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, suggests that the school is effectively supporting its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452

(641) 579-6085

District: CAL Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
305^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,567

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 181

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.0%

Hispanic:

45.3%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details CAL Elementary School ranks worse than 54.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.44. (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 Racial makeup is: White (53%), Hispanic (45.3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at CAL Elementary School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare CAL Elementary School employs 15.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at CAL Elementary School is $19,567.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

CAL Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks CAL Community School District 200^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for CAL Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	17.86	570^th	626	8.9%
2013	12.21	580^th	624	7.1%
2014	14.29	548^th	603	9.1%
2015	23.77	513^th	616	16.7%
2016	25.61	494^th	599	17.5%
2017	44.96	388^th	574	32.4%
2018	39.19	401^st	567	29.3%
2019	51.59	328^th	603	45.6%
2021	40.25	384^th	567	32.3%
2022	48.45	341^st	574	40.6%
2023	28.96	442^nd	565	21.8%
2024	53.44	305^th	557	45.2%

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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 CAL Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	126	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1989	176	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1990	197	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
1991	208	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
1992	205	0	0	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	219
1993	211	0	0	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	224
1994	203	0	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	216
1995	187	0	0	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	207
1996	187	0	0	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	207
1997	178	0	0	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	199
1998	164	0	0	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	190
1999	159	0	0	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	184
2000	135	0	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	-8	156
2001	107	1	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	126
2002	81	0	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2003	81	0	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2004	83	0	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
2005	65	0	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	87
2006	98	0	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
2007	106	0	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2008	134	0	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2009	127	0	0	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
2010	129	0	0	40	1	0	3	0	173
2011	131	0	3	43	1	0	3	0	181
2012	120	0	3	46	1	1	2	0	173
2013	108	0	0	49	2	0	4	0	163
2014	105	0	0	50	1	0	2	0	158
2015	102	0	1	49	1	0	2	0	155
2016	94	0	0	51	0	0	0	0	145
2017	81	0	0	63	0	0	0	0	144
2018	82	1	0	57	0	0	0	0	140
2019	88	0	0	64	0	0	0	0	152
2020	77	0	0	61	1	0	0	0	139
2021	85	1	0	60	0	0	0	0	146
2022	89	0	0	67	0	0	2	0	158
2023	105	1	0	68	0	0	2	0	176
2024	96	0	0	82	0	0	3	0	181

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at CAL Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	128	11.7	10.9	n/a
1989	177	7.8	22.6	11.9
1990	197	12.0	16.4	0
1991	213	12.3	17.3	16.9
1992	219	13.0	16.8	19.2
1993	224	13.8	16.2	19.6
1994	216	13.9	15.5	19
1995	207	13.5	15.3	15.9
1996	207	13.5	15.3	15.9
1997	199	13.5	14.7	25.1
1998	190	13.4	14.2	15.8
1999	184	14.0	13.1	26.1
2000	156	14.4	10.8	28.7
2001	126	13.4	9.4	30.2
2002	110	12.0	9.2	48.2
2003	110	12.0	9.2	48.2
2004	109	11.2	9.7	42.2
2005	87	10.7	8.1	50.6
2006	124	8.0	15.5	44.4
2007	130	11.0	11.8	55.4
2008	166	15.0	11.1	40.4
2009	168	16.7	10.1	41.7
2010	173	12.9	13.3	37.6
2011	181	15.0	12.0	40.3
2012	173	14.2	12.1	43.9
2013	163	15.9	10.2	51.5
2014	158	15.0	10.4	52.5
2015	155	16.0	9.6	53.5
2016	145	15.0	9.6	51
2017	144	13.2	10.8	62.5
2018	140	9.7	14.4	50
2019	152	13.1	11.5	55.3
2020	139	14.6	9.5	49.6
2021	146	14.6	10.0	50
2022	158	15.9	9.9	49.4
2023	176	14.4	12.1	53.4
2024	181	15.1	11.9	51.9

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 CAL Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	128	11.7	10.9	n/a
1989	177	7.8	22.6	11.9
1990	197	12.0	16.4	0
1991	213	12.3	17.3	16.9
1992	219	13.0	16.8	19.2
1993	224	13.8	16.2	19.6
1994	216	13.9	15.5	19
1995	207	13.5	15.3	15.9
1996	207	13.5	15.3	15.9
1997	199	13.5	14.7	25.1
1998	190	13.4	14.2	15.8
1999	184	14.0	13.1	26.1
2000	156	14.4	10.8	28.7
2001	126	13.4	9.4	30.2
2002	110	12.0	9.2	48.2
2003	110	12.0	9.2	48.2
2004	109	11.2	9.7	42.2
2005	87	10.7	8.1	50.6
2006	124	8.0	15.5	44.4
2007	130	11.0	11.8	55.4
2008	166	15.0	11.1	40.4
2009	168	16.7	10.1	41.7
2010	173	12.9	13.3	37.6
2011	181	15.0	12.0	40.3
2012	173	14.2	12.1	43.9
2013	163	15.9	10.2	51.5
2014	158	15.0	10.4	52.5
2015	155	16.0	9.6	53.5
2016	145	15.0	9.6	51
2017	144	13.2	10.8	62.5
2018	140	9.7	14.4	50
2019	152	13.1	11.5	55.3
2020	139	14.6	9.5	49.6
2021	146	14.6	10.0	50
2022	158	15.9	9.9	49.4
2023	176	14.4	12.1	53.4
2024	181	15.1	11.9	51.9

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 CAL Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$939 (4.8%)	$18,628 (95.2%)	$19,567

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on CAL Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 328^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 442^nd of 565 Elementary schools	23.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (CAL Elementary School)	62.5	58.3	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (CAL Community School District)	62.5	58.3	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (CAL Elementary School)	75	66.7	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (CAL Community School District)	75	66.7	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (CAL Elementary School)	57.1	68.4	11.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (CAL Community School District)	57.1	68.4	11.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (CAL Elementary School)	42.9	57.9	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (CAL Community School District)	42.9	57.9	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (CAL Elementary School)	88.2	76.5	11.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (CAL Community School District)	88.2	76.5	11.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (CAL Elementary School)	82.4	70.6	11.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (CAL Community School District)	82.4	70.6	11.8%
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	152	176	15.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	64	68	6.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	88	105	19.3%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.3%	53.4%	1.9%

Schools Near CAL Elementary School

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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
CAL Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1441 Gull Ave	Latimer	50452	Franklin County	CAL Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 579-6085	181	15	11.9	51.9%	96 (53.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (45.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	53.4	305^th of 557 public elementary schools	45.2%		29	442^nd of 565 public elementary schools	21.8%	137	75.0	90.0	59.1	85.7	79.2	60.0	72.7	78.6	45.5	$19,567	$939	$18,628
North Side Elementary School	Public	PK-K	114 11th Place NE	Hampton	50441	Franklin County	Hampton-Dumont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 456-4481	150	10	15.0	58.7%	75 (50.0%)	1 (0.7%)	72 (48.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)										$14,812	$589	$14,224
South Side Elementary School	Public	1-4	507 4th Ave SE	Hampton	50441	Franklin County	Hampton-Dumont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 456-2261	297	21	13.8	59.6%	170 (57.2%)	4 (1.3%)	117 (39.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	45.3	361^st of 557 public elementary schools	35.2%		47.2	350^th of 565 public elementary schools	38.1%	11	60.3	67.9			76.2	71.6				$14,304	$1,011	$13,294
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1004 Seventh Street NE	Belmond	50421	Wright County	Belmond-Klemme Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 444-4300	374	28	13.4	50.8%	218 (58.3%)	6 (1.6%)	141 (37.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	13.1	497^th of 557 public elementary schools	10.8%		26.3	457^th of 565 public elementary schools	19.1%	40	44.4	51.0	40.0	69.8	62.2	61.2	32.5	55.8	25.0	$13,171	$879	$12,290
Alden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	209 Center Street	Alden	50006	Hardin County	Alden Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 859-3393	159	14	11.4	35.2%	132 (83.0%)	1 (0.6%)	17 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.7%)	67.5	182^nd of 557 public elementary schools	67.3%		47.9	344^th of 565 public elementary schools	39.1%	162	66.7	87.5	78.9	90.0	88.9	75.0	78.9	70.0	57.9	$24,167	$775	$23,391
Rock Run Elementary	Public	2-5	710 North St	Iowa Falls	50126	Hardin County	Iowa Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 648-6420	297	31	9.6	44.8%	255 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	72.5	132^nd of 557 public elementary schools	76.3%		83.4	51^st of 565 public elementary schools	91.0%	81	72.6	80.3	72.6		84.9	87.3	80.6		67.7	$11,715	$370	$11,345
Pineview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	1510 Washington Ave	Iowa Falls	50126	Hardin County	Iowa Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 648-6410	278	17	16.8	36.3%	229 (82.4%)	1 (0.4%)	31 (11.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.8%)								(n/a)										$13,667	$677	$12,990
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	319 3rd Ave NE	Clarion	50525	Wright County	Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 532-2873	517	37	14.0	53.2%	268 (51.8%)	3 (0.6%)	227 (43.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.5%)	44.1	370^th of 557 public elementary schools	33.6%		52.6	309^th of 565 public elementary schools	45.3%	61	62.5	77.4	59.4		78.1	77.4	66.7		42.0	$13,085	$750	$12,335
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell	Public	PK, KG-5	210 S 2nd St	Rockwell	50469	Cerro Gordo County	West Fork Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 822-3234	389	25	15.5	35.7%	366 (94.1%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	61.1	238^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.3%		61.6	226^th of 565 public elementary schools	60.0%	12	83.0	82.3	59.5		86.8	74.2	71.4		52.4	$13,507	$518	$12,988

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CAL Community School District

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CAL Elementary School ranks 305^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend CAL Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 181 students attended CAL Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of CAL Elementary School?

Students at CAL Elementary School are 53% White, 45% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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