Broadway Elementary School

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Broadway Elementary School ranks 265 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Broadway Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Denison, Iowa, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 281 students. The school is part of the Denison Community School District, which is ranked 161 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite having a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (64.77%) compared to nearby Denison Elementary School (60.36%), Broadway Elementary School has consistently outperformed 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. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th-grade Math proficiency rate was 85.1% compared to the state average of 72.7%.

Another unique characteristic of Broadway Elementary School is its racial diversity, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (64.06%) compared to the state average and nearby schools. While this diversity may present both challenges and opportunities for the school, the data shows that Broadway Elementary School is effectively supporting its diverse student population and achieving strong academic outcomes. The school's spending per student of $11,927 for the 2018-2019 school year is slightly lower than the nearby Denison Elementary School ($12,060) but higher than the state average.

Detail:

Public 4-5

1515 Broadway
Denison, IA 51442

(712) 263-3103

District: Denison Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
265^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,927

Students who attend Broadway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Denison Middle School
High:	Denison High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 278

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.4%

White:

26.3%

African American:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Broadway Elementary School ranks better than 52.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.76. (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: Hispanic (64.4%), White (26.3%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Broadway Elementary School is 16.8. (See more...)

Compare Broadway Elementary School employs 16.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Broadway Elementary School is $11,927.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Denison Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Denison Community School District 161^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Broadway Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	26.29	540^th	626	13.7%
2013	34.21	495^th	624	20.7%
2014	20.89	526^th	603	12.8%
2015	34.64	472^nd	616	23.4%
2016	43.28	412^th	599	31.2%
2017	52.86	336^th	574	41.5%
2018	50.97	327^th	567	42.3%
2019	47.99	351^st	603	41.8%
2021	48.34	325^th	567	42.7%
2022	54.52	291^st	574	49.3%
2023	41.95	383^rd	565	32.2%
2024	58.76	265^th	557	52.4%

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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 Broadway Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	88	2	2	148	0	n/a	n/a	240
2010	92	5	3	138	2	0	0	240
2011	100	9	2	156	0	0	0	267
2012	90	6	2	190	0	1	0	289
2013	87	4	6	196	0	0	3	296
2014	77	4	3	199	0	0	0	283
2015	73	6	3	215	0	0	0	297
2016	73	9	4	201	0	0	1	288
2017	71	9	3	205	2	0	1	291
2018	75	16	7	207	0	0	2	307
2019	94	13	11	207	0	0	4	329
2020	89	13	7	201	0	0	2	312
2021	83	15	8	193	0	0	1	300
2022	84	12	13	187	0	0	2	298
2023	73	14	11	180	1	0	2	281
2024	73	12	10	179	0	0	4	278

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 Broadway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	240	16.0	15.0	70.8
2010	240	16.9	14.2	72.1
2011	267	15.0	17.8	75.7
2012	289	15.0	19.2	77.9
2013	296	17.0	17.4	78.7
2014	283	17.0	16.6	79.5
2015	297	20.0	14.8	80.8
2016	288	19.0	15.1	81.9
2017	291	17.4	16.6	83.2
2018	307	17.5	17.5	82.1
2019	329	18.2	18.0	76.3
2020	312	18.2	17.1	75.3
2021	300	17.4	17.2	77.3
2022	298	18.5	16.1	57
2023	281	16.5	17.0	64.8
2024	278	16.4	16.8	68.7

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 Broadway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	240	16.0	15.0	70.8
2010	240	16.9	14.2	72.1
2011	267	15.0	17.8	75.7
2012	289	15.0	19.2	77.9
2013	296	17.0	17.4	78.7
2014	283	17.0	16.6	79.5
2015	297	20.0	14.8	80.8
2016	288	19.0	15.1	81.9
2017	291	17.4	16.6	83.2
2018	307	17.5	17.5	82.1
2019	329	18.2	18.0	76.3
2020	312	18.2	17.1	75.3
2021	300	17.4	17.2	77.3
2022	298	18.5	16.1	57
2023	281	16.5	17.0	64.8
2024	278	16.4	16.8	68.7

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 Broadway Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$794 (6.7%)	$11,133 (93.3%)	$11,927

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Broadway Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 351^st of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 383^rd of 565 Elementary schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broadway Elementary School)	64.1	72.9	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Denison Community School District)	64.1	72.9	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broadway Elementary School)	78.2	81.4	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Denison Community School District)	78.2	81.4	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broadway Elementary School)	57.7	57.4	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Denison Community School District)	57.7	57.4	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broadway Elementary School)	76.1	65.9	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Denison Community School District)	76.1	65.9	10.2%
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	329	281	14.6%
African American	13	14	7.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	11	11
Hispanic	207	180	13%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	94	73	22.3%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.3%	64.8%	11.5%

Schools Near Broadway 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Broadway Elementary School	Public	4-5	1515 Broadway	Denison	51442	Crawford County	Denison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 263-3103	278	16	16.8	68.7%	73 (26.3%)	12 (4.3%)	179 (64.4%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	58.8	265^th of 557 public elementary schools	52.4%		42	383^rd of 565 public elementary schools	32.2%	118		73.1	71.4		85.1	72.1	59.3	$11,927	$794	$11,133
Denison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	38 N 20th St	Denison	51442	Crawford County	Denison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 263-3104	698	56	12.3	56.0%	180 (25.8%)	19 (2.7%)	460 (65.9%)	31 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)								(n/a)	55.3			69.4				$12,060	$1,037	$11,023
Boyer Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	212 School St	Dow City	51528	Crawford County	Boyer Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 674-3248	204	19	10.8	35.8%	181 (88.7%)	2 (1.0%)	13 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)								(n/a)								$12,993	$890	$12,103
Schleswig Elementary School	Public	K-4	714 Date Street	Schleswig	51461	Crawford County	Schleswig Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 676-3314	76	7	10.9	44.7%	59 (77.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (18.4%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	76.6	96^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.8%		78.8	93^rd of 565 public elementary schools	83.5%	3	70.0	81.3		90.0	87.5			$21,453	$784	$20,669
Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	321 Main	Charter Oak	51439	Crawford County	Charter Oak-Ute Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 678-3325	110	14	7.8	42.7%	103 (93.6%)	1 (0.9%)	6 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64.4	205^th of 557 public elementary schools	63.2%		36.6	422^nd of 565 public elementary schools	25.3%	217	64.3	53.8	71.4	85.7	84.6	85.7	78.6	$15,474	$993	$14,481
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	108 Clinton Street	Westside	51467	Crawford County	Ar-We-Va Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 663-4311	134	10	14.0	45.5%	120 (89.6%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	83.8	46^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.7%		73.3	132^nd of 565 public elementary schools	76.6%	86	75.0	90.9		85.0	95.5			$16,023	$634	$15,389
Irwin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	100 Eva Street	Irwin	51454	Shelby County	IKM-Manning Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 782-3126	229	19	11.8	38.9%	218 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)								(n/a)								$12,988	$328	$12,660

Frequently Asked Questions about Broadway Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Broadway Elementary School?

Students at Broadway Elementary School are 64% Hispanic, 26% White, 4% African American, 4% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Broadway Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Broadway Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Denison Middle School
High : Denison High School

What district is Broadway Elementary School in?

Denison Community School District

Is Broadway Elementary School a good school?

Broadway Elementary School ranks 265^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Broadway Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 278 students attended Broadway Elementary School.

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