Delwood Elementary School

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Delwood Elementary School ranks 69 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Delwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Delmar, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 165 students. The school is part of the Delwood Community School District, which is ranked 21 out of 309 districts in Iowa and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Delwood Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 75% to 88.9%, while the state average ranged from 64.2% to 74.5%. Similarly, in Mathematics, Delwood's proficiency rates ranged from 80% to 100%, compared to the state average of 70.7% to 76.3%. The school's science proficiency rate for 5th grade was also significantly higher than the state average (71.4% vs. 59.6%). Delwood Elementary School has a strong track record of high statewide rankings, with the school ranking in the top 15% of Iowa elementary schools in several recent years, including a ranking of 4th out of 599 schools in the 2015-2016 school year.

When comparing Delwood Elementary School to the nearby schools, such as Bellevue Elementary, North Cedar Lowden Elementary, and Midland Elementary, Delwood consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency and statewide rankings. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Delwood's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 88.9%, compared to 75.8% at Bellevue Elementary, 63.3% at North Cedar Lowden Elementary, and 41.9% at Midland Elementary. Delwood Elementary School's low student-teacher ratio and strong resource allocation also suggest that it is providing a unique and valuable educational experience for the Delmar community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

311 Delmar Ave
Delmar, IA 52037

(563) 674-4164

District: Delwood Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,064

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Delwood Elementary School ranks better than 87.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.58. (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 (93.2%), two or more races (5%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delwood Elementary School is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare Delwood Elementary School employs 17.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delwood Elementary School is $20,064.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Delwood Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Delwood Community School District 21^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Delwood Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	90.07	2^nd	626	99.7%
2013	88.22	6^th	624	99.0%
2014	84.73	30^th	603	95.0%
2015	81.40	51^st	616	91.7%
2016	89.55	4^th	599	99.3%
2017	82.94	41^st	574	92.9%
2018	87.60	22^nd	567	96.1%
2019	80.54	91^st	603	84.9%
2021	67.22	176^th	567	69.0%
2022	81.06	74^th	574	87.1%
2023	69.94	168^th	565	70.3%
2024	80.58	69^th	557	87.6%

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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 Delwood Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	156	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
1989	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1990	164	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1991	157	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
1992	147	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
1993	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1994	142	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1995	143	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
1996	143	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
1997	135	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
1998	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1999	143	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
2000	161	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-9	155
2001	144	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
2002	131	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2003	131	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2004	122	6	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2005	136	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2006	107	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
2007	124	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2008	115	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2009	136	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2010	143	5	1	4	1	0	6	0	160
2011	135	3	1	4	0	1	6	0	150
2012	135	3	1	7	0	1	10	0	157
2013	149	4	1	5	0	1	8	0	168
2014	159	4	1	4	0	1	7	0	176
2015	155	4	1	4	0	1	7	0	172
2016	146	4	0	5	0	1	8	0	164
2017	145	6	0	3	0	1	7	0	162
2018	158	7	0	2	0	1	9	0	177
2019	144	5	0	3	0	0	11	0	163
2020	141	3	0	3	0	0	9	0	156
2021	135	3	0	4	0	0	8	0	150
2022	144	0	0	3	0	0	7	0	154
2023	154	0	0	3	0	0	8	0	165
2024	150	0	0	3	0	0	8	0	161

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 Delwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	156	8.0	19.5	14.1
1989	155	8.5	18.2	12.9
1990	165	8.6	19.1	20
1991	157	8.7	18.0	16.6
1992	147	7.0	21.0	15
1993	139	7.0	19.9	17.3
1994	142	7.7	18.4	21.8
1995	143	11.2	12.8	22.4
1996	143	11.2	12.8	22.4
1997	135	11.3	11.9	20
1998	136	12.1	11.2	20.6
1999	143	12.1	11.8	25.2
2000	155	10.5	14.8	29.3
2001	147	10.0	14.7	26.5
2002	134	11.7	11.5	17.2
2003	134	11.7	11.5	17.2
2004	130	9.2	14.1	23.8
2005	138	11.7	11.8	31.9
2006	114	7.0	16.3	26.3
2007	132	11.9	11.1	34.8
2008	120	12.0	10.0	32.5
2009	139	12.5	11.1	38.8
2010	160	12.5	12.7	39.4
2011	150	11.1	13.5	40.7
2012	157	13.8	11.3	40.8
2013	168	14.1	11.9	38.7
2014	176	13.6	12.9	39.2
2015	172	13.0	13.2	35.5
2016	164	13.0	12.6	32.9
2017	162	14.2	11.3	36.4
2018	177	13.2	13.3	42.9
2019	163	14.2	11.4	43.6
2020	156	14.0	11.1	42.9
2021	150	14.0	10.6	46.7
2022	154	15.0	10.2	35.7
2023	165	15.9	10.3	41.2
2024	161	17.4	9.2	40.4

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 Delwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	156	8.0	19.5	14.1
1989	155	8.5	18.2	12.9
1990	165	8.6	19.1	20
1991	157	8.7	18.0	16.6
1992	147	7.0	21.0	15
1993	139	7.0	19.9	17.3
1994	142	7.7	18.4	21.8
1995	143	11.2	12.8	22.4
1996	143	11.2	12.8	22.4
1997	135	11.3	11.9	20
1998	136	12.1	11.2	20.6
1999	143	12.1	11.8	25.2
2000	155	10.5	14.8	29.3
2001	147	10.0	14.7	26.5
2002	134	11.7	11.5	17.2
2003	134	11.7	11.5	17.2
2004	130	9.2	14.1	23.8
2005	138	11.7	11.8	31.9
2006	114	7.0	16.3	26.3
2007	132	11.9	11.1	34.8
2008	120	12.0	10.0	32.5
2009	139	12.5	11.1	38.8
2010	160	12.5	12.7	39.4
2011	150	11.1	13.5	40.7
2012	157	13.8	11.3	40.8
2013	168	14.1	11.9	38.7
2014	176	13.6	12.9	39.2
2015	172	13.0	13.2	35.5
2016	164	13.0	12.6	32.9
2017	162	14.2	11.3	36.4
2018	177	13.2	13.3	42.9
2019	163	14.2	11.4	43.6
2020	156	14.0	11.1	42.9
2021	150	14.0	10.6	46.7
2022	154	15.0	10.2	35.7
2023	165	15.9	10.3	41.2
2024	161	17.4	9.2	40.4

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 Delwood Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$603 (3.0%)	$19,460 (97.0%)	$20,064

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 91^st of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 168^th of 565 Elementary schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delwood Elementary School)	70.6	78.9	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delwood Community School District)	70.6	78.9	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Delwood Elementary School)	82.4	94.7	12.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Delwood Community School District)	82.4	94.7	12.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Delwood Elementary School)	92.3	63.2	29.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Delwood Community School District)	92.3	63.2	29.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Delwood Elementary School)	92.3	84.2	8.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Delwood Community School District)	92.3	84.2	8.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Delwood Elementary School)	73.9	78.3	4.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Delwood Community School District)	73.9	78.3	4.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Delwood Elementary School)	87	91.3	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Delwood Community School District)	87	91.3	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Delwood Elementary School)	81.3	86.7	5.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Delwood Community School District)	81.3	86.7	5.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Delwood Elementary School)	93.8	80	13.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Delwood Community School District)	93.8	80	13.8%
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	163	165	1.2%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	144	154	6.9%
Two or More Races	11	8	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.6%	41.2%	2.3%

Schools Near Delwood 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
Delwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 Delmar Ave	Delmar	52037	Clinton County	Delwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 674-4164	161	17	9.2	40.4%	150 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)	80.6	69^th of 557 public elementary schools	87.6%		69.9	168^th of 565 public elementary schools	70.3%	99	88.9	88.9	78.6	75.0	94.4	100.0	92.9	80.0	71.4	$20,064	$603	$19,460
Cardinal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1003 Pershing Road	Maquoketa	52060	Jackson County	Maquoketa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 652-5157	266	20	13.0	65.4%	216 (81.2%)	13 (4.9%)	10 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.4%)	9 (3.4%)								(n/a)										$15,143	$1,207	$13,936
Briggs Elementary School	Public	3-5	400 W Quarry St	Maquoketa	52060	Jackson County	Maquoketa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 652-4996	190	18	10.6	66.3%	147 (77.4%)	12 (6.3%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.3%)	13 (6.8%)	5.6	531^st of 557 public elementary schools	4.7%		19.2	486^th of 565 public elementary schools	14.0%	45	46.9	46.9	39.0		54.7	30.8	38.3		35.0	$14,383	$1,402	$12,981
Andrew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13 S Marion	Andrew	52030	Jackson County	Andrew Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 672-3221	147	15	9.9	26.5%	133 (90.5%)	5 (3.4%)	4 (2.7%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	61.3	236^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.6%		60	248^th of 565 public elementary schools	56.1%	12	70.6	65.2	72.7	73.3	88.2	78.3	72.7	86.7	68.2	$17,453	$1,257	$16,195
Northeast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 370th Ave	Goose Lake	52750	Clinton County	Northeast Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 577-2249	391	28	13.7	32.0%	368 (94.1%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	69.8	163^rd of 557 public elementary schools	70.7%		64.7	206^th of 565 public elementary schools	63.5%	43	82.6	87.0	69.0		87.0	83.3	64.3		59.5	$12,149	$364	$11,786
Ekstrand Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1140 15th St	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 659-0750	479	35	13.8	30.3%	430 (89.8%)	16 (3.3%)	15 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)								(n/a)	65.1				76.4					$13,330	$544	$12,787
Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-6	80 S 2nd St	Calamus	52729	Clinton County	Calamus-Wheatland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 246-2221	218	19	11.3	37.6%	206 (94.5%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.3%)	65.8	193^rd of 557 public elementary schools	65.4%		53.6	301^st of 565 public elementary schools	46.7%	108	78.1	76.9	76.9	69.6	96.9	76.9	69.2	87.0	57.7	$12,879	$447	$12,432
Easton Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	439 Wilson	Miles	52064	Jackson County	Easton Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 682-7131	286	24	12.0	42.0%	266 (93.0%)	2 (0.7%)	15 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	56.9	282^nd of 557 public elementary schools	49.4%		39.2	403^rd of 565 public elementary schools	28.7%	121	33.3	78.1	62.5	87.5	66.7	87.5	90.6	84.4	62.5	$14,767	$948	$13,818
Midland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	510 3rd Ave North	Oxford Junction	52323	Jones County	Midland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 259-5340	198	16	12.6	43.4%	186 (93.9%)	2 (1.0%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	51.3	320^th of 557 public elementary schools	42.5%		39	405^th of 565 public elementary schools	28.3%	85	41.9	69.2	69.6		80.6	69.2	82.6		73.9	$15,415	$1,017	$14,398
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-6	703 Park Avenue	Lowden	52255	Cedar County	North Cedar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 941-5383	176	12	15.1	39.2%	164 (93.2%)	3 (1.7%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	56.2	286^th of 557 public elementary schools	48.7%		59.8	250^th of 565 public elementary schools	55.8%	36	63.3	76.2	71.4	63.6	73.3	90.5	85.7	77.3	64.3	$14,117	$460	$13,656

Frequently Asked Questions about Delwood Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Delwood Elementary School?

Students at Delwood Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Delwood Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended Delwood Elementary School.

What district is Delwood Elementary School in?

Delwood Community School District

Is Delwood Elementary School a good school?

Delwood Elementary School ranks 69^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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