Hartford Upper Elementary

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Hartford Upper Elementary ranks 191 st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hartford Upper Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in the Carlisle Community School District in Hartford, Iowa, with a student population of 318 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Hartford Upper Elementary consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores for both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 4 and 5. In the 2023-2024 school year, 78.2% of 4th graders and 71.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 72.9% and 69%, respectively. In Mathematics, 80.3% of 4th graders and 84.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 72.7% and 70.7%. The school's performance in Science for 5th grade is also above the state average, with 61.4% proficient or better compared to the state's 59.6%. Hartford Upper Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Iowa elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing above average compared to other Iowa elementary schools.

While Hartford Upper Elementary's academic performance is not as strong as that of the top-performing Indianola Community School District schools, such as Irving Elementary, it still stands out as a strong-performing elementary school within the Carlisle Community School District. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.4 to 16.8 students per teacher in recent years, which is lower than the nearby Carlisle Elementary School and the state average. Despite lower spending per student compared to some schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District, Hartford Upper Elementary is able to maintain strong academic performance, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices.

Detail:

Public 4-5

500 N. Vine
Hartford, IA 50118

(515) 989-0316

District: Carlisle Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
191^st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,940

Students who attend Hartford Upper Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Carlisle Middle School
High:	Carlisle High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.3%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Asian:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hartford Upper Elementary ranks better than 65.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.04. (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 (81.3%), Hispanic (10%), Asian (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hartford Upper Elementary is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Hartford Upper Elementary employs 19.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hartford Upper Elementary is $9,940.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Carlisle Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlisle Community School District 147^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hartford Upper Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	68.95	158^th	626	74.8%
2013	74.84	94^th	624	84.9%
2014	76.75	92^nd	603	84.7%
2015	75.52	119^th	616	80.7%
2016	65.26	238^th	599	60.3%
2017	56.26	302^nd	574	47.4%
2018	59.63	262^nd	567	53.8%
2019	54.03	310^th	603	48.6%
2021	57.34	263^rd	567	53.6%
2022	62.04	229^th	574	60.1%
2023	57.35	263^rd	565	53.5%
2024	66.04	191^st	557	65.7%

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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 Hartford Upper Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	226	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	229
1989	256	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	259
1990	210	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	213
1991	217	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	217
1992	207	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	209
1993	200	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	201
1994	193	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	195
1995	188	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	192
1996	188	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	192
1997	185	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	187
1998	195	3	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	205
1999	182	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	183
2000	176	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	176
2001	207	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	214
2002	197	5	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	209
2003	197	5	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	209
2004	197	2	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	208
2005	236	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	245
2006	230	2	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	242
2007	227	1	6	8	1	n/a	n/a	243
2008	273	4	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	295
2009	264	2	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	281
2010	261	4	4	8	0	0	2	279
2011	281	3	4	16	0	0	4	308
2012	256	4	3	19	1	0	5	288
2013	244	4	3	12	1	0	8	272
2014	241	4	7	14	0	0	8	274
2015	246	8	8	15	0	0	11	288
2016	258	10	10	12	0	0	11	301
2017	269	6	11	18	0	1	9	314
2018	310	8	11	25	0	0	12	366
2019	296	3	13	25	0	0	12	349
2020	284	0	14	20	1	0	12	331
2021	272	7	13	17	2	0	9	320
2022	250	8	12	27	1	0	7	305
2023	256	7	12	37	1	0	5	318
2024	252	4	16	31	0	1	6	310

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 Hartford Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	229	13.8	16.5	n/a
1989	259	13.3	19.4	10
1990	213	13.8	15.4	9.9
1991	217	13.8	15.7	12
1992	209	13.0	16.0	15.3
1993	201	12.2	16.5	17.9
1994	195	13.5	14.4	13.8
1995	192	14.4	13.3	16.1
1996	192	14.4	13.3	16.1
1997	187	13.8	13.6	17.6
1998	205	12.7	16.1	16.1
1999	183	12.5	14.6	18
2000	176	10.0	17.6	48.9
2001	214	15.0	14.3	17.3
2002	209	14.3	14.6	14.8
2003	209	14.3	14.6	14.8
2004	208	12.5	16.6	19.7
2005	245	15.8	15.5	24.1
2006	242	16.2	14.9	24.4
2007	243	18.3	13.3	19.8
2008	295	18.4	16.0	24.7
2009	281	20.2	13.9	25.3
2010	279	18.1	15.3	23.3
2011	308	18.0	17.1	24.4
2012	288	15.6	18.3	29.2
2013	272	15.3	17.7	32.7
2014	274	16.3	16.7	27
2015	288	14.0	20.5	29.9
2016	301	14.0	21.5	35.5
2017	314	14.3	21.9	35.7
2018	366	17.8	20.5	36.9
2019	349	19.5	17.8	38.1
2020	331	19.5	16.9	31.7
2021	320	19.0	16.8	31.6
2022	305	19.7	15.4	29.2
2023	318	19.3	16.4	34.6
2024	310	19.2	16.1	30.6

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 Hartford Upper Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	229	13.8	16.5	n/a
1989	259	13.3	19.4	10
1990	213	13.8	15.4	9.9
1991	217	13.8	15.7	12
1992	209	13.0	16.0	15.3
1993	201	12.2	16.5	17.9
1994	195	13.5	14.4	13.8
1995	192	14.4	13.3	16.1
1996	192	14.4	13.3	16.1
1997	187	13.8	13.6	17.6
1998	205	12.7	16.1	16.1
1999	183	12.5	14.6	18
2000	176	10.0	17.6	48.9
2001	214	15.0	14.3	17.3
2002	209	14.3	14.6	14.8
2003	209	14.3	14.6	14.8
2004	208	12.5	16.6	19.7
2005	245	15.8	15.5	24.1
2006	242	16.2	14.9	24.4
2007	243	18.3	13.3	19.8
2008	295	18.4	16.0	24.7
2009	281	20.2	13.9	25.3
2010	279	18.1	15.3	23.3
2011	308	18.0	17.1	24.4
2012	288	15.6	18.3	29.2
2013	272	15.3	17.7	32.7
2014	274	16.3	16.7	27
2015	288	14.0	20.5	29.9
2016	301	14.0	21.5	35.5
2017	314	14.3	21.9	35.7
2018	366	17.8	20.5	36.9
2019	349	19.5	17.8	38.1
2020	331	19.5	16.9	31.7
2021	320	19.0	16.8	31.6
2022	305	19.7	15.4	29.2
2023	318	19.3	16.4	34.6
2024	310	19.2	16.1	30.6

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 Hartford Upper Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$408 (4.1%)	$9,531 (95.9%)	$9,940

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hartford Upper Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 310^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 263^rd of 565 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford Upper Elementary)	70	76.6	6.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carlisle Community School District)	70	76.6	6.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hartford Upper Elementary)	81.3	78.5	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carlisle Community School District)	81.3	78.5	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford Upper Elementary)	58.5	69	10.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carlisle Community School District)	58.5	69	10.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hartford Upper Elementary)	77.1	78.8	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carlisle Community School District)	77.1	78.8	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	349	318	8.9%
African American	3	7	133.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	13	12	7.7%
Hispanic	25	37	48%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	296	256	13.5%
Two or More Races	12	5	58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.1%	34.6%	3.5%

Schools Near Hartford Upper 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
Hartford Upper Elementary	Public	4-5	500 N. Vine	Hartford	50118	Warren County	Carlisle Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 989-0316	310	19	16.1	30.6%	252 (81.3%)	4 (1.3%)	31 (10.0%)	16 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	66	191^st of 557 public elementary schools	65.7%		57.4	263^rd of 565 public elementary schools	53.5%	72		78.2	71.5			80.3	84.2		61.4	$9,940	$408	$9,531
Runnells Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6575 SE 116th Street	Runnells	50237	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 966-2068	276	16	17.0	33.7%	233 (84.4%)	10 (3.6%)	19 (6.9%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	89	16^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.1%		88.1	21^st of 565 public elementary schools	96.3%	5	83.9	89.5	86.0		90.3	100.0	88.4		78.6	$14,164	$100	$14,065
Carlisle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	430 School St	Carlisle	50047	Warren County	Carlisle Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 989-0339	725	52	13.9	32.4%	575 (79.3%)	10 (1.4%)	82 (11.3%)	30 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.9%)								(n/a)	69.1				79.6					$11,109	$400	$10,709
Pleasantville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	414 Jones St	Pleasantville	50225	Marion County	Pleasantville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 848-0566	456	29	15.8	34.2%	432 (94.7%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	58.4	267^th of 557 public elementary schools	52.1%		53.3	304^th of 565 public elementary schools	46.2%	37	81.7	86.4	70.4	68.3	86.7	90.9	72.2	60.7	55.6	$13,230	$553	$12,677
Four Mile Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	670 SE 68th St	Pleasant Hill	50327	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 265-1972	489	35	14.0	42.5%	348 (71.2%)	14 (2.9%)	65 (13.3%)	24 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	33 (6.7%)	69.2	169^th of 557 public elementary schools	69.7%		78.1	102^nd of 565 public elementary schools	81.9%	67	74.7	82.6	69.1		91.1	92.8	76.5		52.9	$13,837	$290	$13,547
Emerson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1109 E Euclid	Indianola	50125	Warren County	Indianola Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 961-9550	415	32	12.9	40.5%	350 (84.3%)	7 (1.7%)	35 (8.4%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.1%)	64.1	207^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.8%		53.3	303^rd of 565 public elementary schools	46.4%	96	66.2	83.1	66.7		79.4	81.5	81.5		64.2	$12,431	$403	$12,028
Pleasant Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	4801 E Oakwood Dr	Des Moines	50327	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8432	211	19	11.1	63.0%	117 (55.5%)	17 (8.1%)	55 (26.1%)	6 (2.8%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	13 (6.2%)	39.5	389^th of 557 public elementary schools	30.2%		25.7	459^th of 565 public elementary schools	18.8%	70	51.5	72.0	74.3		63.6	60.0	62.9		62.9	$15,655	$628	$15,027
Irving Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 W Clinton	Indianola	50125	Warren County	Indianola Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 961-9560	392	26	15.3	16.8%	368 (93.9%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	84.9	36^th of 557 public elementary schools	93.5%		84.5	43^rd of 565 public elementary schools	92.4%	7	78.8	88.7	87.8		89.4	95.8	86.5		68.9	$10,971	$101	$10,870
River Woods Elementary School	Public	K-5	2929 SE 22nd St	Des Moines	50320	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8433	505	44	11.5	80.4%	60 (11.9%)	99 (19.6%)	227 (45.0%)	93 (18.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.6%)	7.7	521^st of 557 public elementary schools	6.5%		18.7	489^th of 565 public elementary schools	13.5%	32	41.7	44.3	45.6		47.2	31.6	61.8		33.8	$15,278	$1,674	$13,604
Studebaker Elementary School	Public	K-5	300 E County Line Rd	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8436	553	39	14.3	80.3%	179 (32.4%)	88 (15.9%)	226 (40.9%)	21 (3.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.5%)	4	543^rd of 557 public elementary schools	2.5%		4.7	543^rd of 565 public elementary schools	3.9%		34.4	50.0	36.2		53.3	38.6	44.9		26.1	$15,051	$1,299	$13,752

Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford Upper Elementary

What district is Hartford Upper Elementary in?

Carlisle Community School District

How many students attend Hartford Upper Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 310 students attended Hartford Upper Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Hartford Upper Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hartford Upper Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carlisle Middle School
High : Carlisle High School

What is the racial makeup of Hartford Upper Elementary?

Students at Hartford Upper Elementary are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Hartford Upper Elementary a good school?

Hartford Upper Elementary ranks 191^st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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