Dunkerton Elementary

Q: Is Dunkerton Elementary a good school?

Dunkerton Elementary ranks 226 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dunkerton Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dunkerton, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 203 students. The school is part of the Dunkerton Community School District, which is ranked 154 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dunkerton Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored significantly higher than the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade students scored 60% proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 59.6%. This academic excellence suggests the school is providing a strong educational foundation for its students.

While Dunkerton Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 92.61% of students identifying as white, it has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 48.77%. This is higher than the state average, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $16,160, which is higher than the nearby Wapsie Valley Community School District and Waterloo Community School District schools, suggesting a focus on providing additional resources and support for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

509 Canfield
Dunkerton, IA 50626

(319) 822-4295

District: Dunkerton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
226^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,160

Students who attend Dunkerton Elementary usually attend:

High:

Dunkerton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dunkerton Elementary ranks better than 59.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.45. (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 (89.2%), two or more races (5.8%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunkerton Elementary is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Dunkerton Elementary employs 14.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunkerton Elementary is $16,160.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Dunkerton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunkerton Community School District 154^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dunkerton Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	60.40	271^st	626	56.7%
2013	48.50	398^th	624	36.2%
2014	53.96	337^th	603	44.1%
2015	48.73	399^th	616	35.2%
2016	72.29	144^th	599	76.0%
2017	53.44	327^th	574	43.0%
2018	54.14	309^th	567	45.5%
2019	48.89	345^th	603	42.8%
2021	59.69	243^rd	567	57.1%
2022	72.79	137^th	574	76.1%
2023	87.02	27^th	565	95.2%
2024	62.45	226^th	557	59.4%

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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 Dunkerton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	264	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1989	286	2	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1990	301	3	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1991	319	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1992	318	3	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	330
1993	311	2	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	323
1994	280	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1995	260	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
1996	260	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
1997	299	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
1998	280	2	7	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	297
1999	275	0	10	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	288
2000	291	0	11	3	2	n/a	n/a	-16	291
2001	253	0	12	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	266
2002	244	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2003	244	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2004	269	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
2005	282	5	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	295
2006	284	5	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	298
2007	312	5	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	328
2008	282	6	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2009	282	5	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
2010	281	0	2	5	0	1	20	0	309
2011	269	1	2	5	0	1	15	0	293
2012	264	0	0	3	0	1	15	0	283
2013	256	1	0	4	0	0	17	0	278
2014	261	2	0	4	0	0	15	0	282
2015	251	3	0	4	0	0	12	0	270
2016	242	3	0	4	0	0	14	0	263
2017	199	2	0	4	0	0	8	0	213
2018	188	2	0	2	0	0	7	0	199
2019	180	1	0	4	0	0	10	0	195
2020	172	1	0	3	0	0	10	0	186
2021	162	1	0	3	0	0	9	0	175
2022	185	0	0	3	0	0	10	0	198
2023	188	0	0	6	1	0	8	0	203
2024	199	0	0	10	1	0	13	0	223

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 Dunkerton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	265	13.7	19.3	n/a
1989	296	15.1	19.6	9.8
1990	312	20.1	15.5	0
1991	319	16.8	18.9	13.2
1992	330	18.0	18.3	17.9
1993	323	19.8	16.3	20.4
1994	282	16.5	17.1	16.7
1995	268	18.3	14.6	19
1996	268	18.3	14.6	19
1997	306	18.2	16.8	12.7
1998	297	18.8	15.8	14.1
1999	288	20.6	14.0	21.5
2000	291	19.6	14.8	16.6
2001	266	21.1	12.6	30.1
2002	244	20.2	12.1	34
2003	244	20.2	12.1	34
2004	269	24.9	10.8	37.2
2005	295	22.4	13.2	32.2
2006	298	21.1	14.1	30.9
2007	328	20.8	15.8	28.4
2008	299	21.3	14.0	31.1
2009	295	22.7	13.0	33.2
2010	309	22.4	13.7	39.8
2011	293	21.8	13.4	44.7
2012	283	20.2	14.0	40.3
2013	278	21.9	12.6	37.1
2014	282	21.8	12.9	37.2
2015	270	21.0	12.8	44.8
2016	263	21.0	12.5	40.7
2017	213	20.6	10.2	34.3
2018	199	18.8	10.5	37.2
2019	195	17.8	10.9	37.9
2020	186	18.8	9.8	33.9
2021	175	18.8	9.2	38.3
2022	198	16.9	11.7	37.4
2023	203	16.4	12.3	48.8
2024	223	14.6	15.2	49.8

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 Dunkerton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	265	13.7	19.3	n/a
1989	296	15.1	19.6	9.8
1990	312	20.1	15.5	0
1991	319	16.8	18.9	13.2
1992	330	18.0	18.3	17.9
1993	323	19.8	16.3	20.4
1994	282	16.5	17.1	16.7
1995	268	18.3	14.6	19
1996	268	18.3	14.6	19
1997	306	18.2	16.8	12.7
1998	297	18.8	15.8	14.1
1999	288	20.6	14.0	21.5
2000	291	19.6	14.8	16.6
2001	266	21.1	12.6	30.1
2002	244	20.2	12.1	34
2003	244	20.2	12.1	34
2004	269	24.9	10.8	37.2
2005	295	22.4	13.2	32.2
2006	298	21.1	14.1	30.9
2007	328	20.8	15.8	28.4
2008	299	21.3	14.0	31.1
2009	295	22.7	13.0	33.2
2010	309	22.4	13.7	39.8
2011	293	21.8	13.4	44.7
2012	283	20.2	14.0	40.3
2013	278	21.9	12.6	37.1
2014	282	21.8	12.9	37.2
2015	270	21.0	12.8	44.8
2016	263	21.0	12.5	40.7
2017	213	20.6	10.2	34.3
2018	199	18.8	10.5	37.2
2019	195	17.8	10.9	37.9
2020	186	18.8	9.8	33.9
2021	175	18.8	9.2	38.3
2022	198	16.9	11.7	37.4
2023	203	16.4	12.3	48.8
2024	223	14.6	15.2	49.8

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 Dunkerton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$483 (3.0%)	$15,676 (97.0%)	$16,160

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunkerton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 345^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 27^th of 565 Elementary schools	52.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dunkerton Elementary)	52	86.4	34.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dunkerton Community School District)	52	86.4	34.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dunkerton Elementary)	56	90.9	34.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dunkerton Community School District)	56	90.9	34.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dunkerton Elementary)	72.7	80.8	8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dunkerton Community School District)	72.7	80.8	8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dunkerton Elementary)	54.5	92.3	37.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dunkerton Community School District)	54.5	92.3	37.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dunkerton Elementary)	79.4	86.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dunkerton Community School District)	79.4	86.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dunkerton Elementary)	85.3	95.5	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dunkerton Community School District)	85.3	95.5	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	195	203	4.1%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	180	188	4.4%
Two or More Races	10	8	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.9%	48.8%	10.8%

Schools Near Dunkerton 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 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
Dunkerton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	509 Canfield	Dunkerton	50626	Black Hawk County	Dunkerton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 822-4295	223	15	15.2	49.8%	199 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.8%)	62.4	226^th of 557 public elementary schools	59.4%		87	27^th of 565 public elementary schools	95.2%	199	67.7	71.4	80.0	83.9	66.7	84.0	60.0	$16,160	$483	$15,676
Triumph Elementary School	Public	K-8	1348 145th St	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 827-1700	39	2	19.6	7.7%	39 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$7,346	$118	$7,228
Jesup Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	531 Prospect	Jesup	50648	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 827-1700	430	24	17.5	28.1%	411 (95.6%)	10 (2.3%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	63.9	210^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.3%		72.8	137^th of 565 public elementary schools	75.8%	73	67.8	77.4		89.8	71.0			$12,637	$311	$12,326
Fairbank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 5th St N	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 635-2071	184	15	12.4	22.8%	177 (96.2%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)								$6,840	$108	$6,733
Rural Elementary School #4	Public	K-8	1153 Denison Ave	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 635-2071	18	2	8.9	16.7%	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$6,792	$108	$6,685
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	812 Idaho St	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2630	462	37	12.3	87.2%	124 (26.8%)	141 (30.5%)	120 (26.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	58 (12.6%)	12	502^nd of 557 public elementary schools	9.9%		31.3	435^th of 565 public elementary schools	23.0%	67	41.3	50.9	43.3	54.0	63.2	61.2	22.4	$12,711	$1,327	$11,383
Prairie Grove Elementary School	Public	K-8	1501 150th St	Hazleton	50641	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 827-1700	22	2	11.0	13.6%	22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$8,123	$118	$8,005
Poyner Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1138 Central Ave	Evansdale	50707	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-1534	360	28	12.7	67.8%	227 (63.1%)	38 (10.6%)	38 (10.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	52 (14.4%)	31	440^th of 557 public elementary schools	21.0%		40.8	392^nd of 565 public elementary schools	30.6%	48	63.3	67.9	55.1	69.4	67.9	59.2	38.8	$13,693	$1,573	$12,118
Cunningham School	Public	PK, KG-5	1224 Mobile St	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2600	401	33	12.1	91.5%	39 (9.7%)	231 (57.6%)	49 (12.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (7.0%)	51 (12.7%)	3.2	545^th of 557 public elementary schools	2.2%		9.8	526^th of 565 public elementary schools	6.9%	19	35.0	40.3	38.5	50.0	38.8	48.1	25.0	$14,512	$2,793	$11,718
Perry #1 Elementary School	Public	K-8	1726 Fairbank Amish Blvd	Independence	50644	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 827-1700	27	2	13.7	11.1%	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$7,564	$118	$7,446

Frequently Asked Questions about Dunkerton Elementary

What schools do graduates of Dunkerton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dunkerton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Dunkerton High School

Is Dunkerton Elementary a good school?

Dunkerton Elementary ranks 226^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dunkerton Elementary?

Students at Dunkerton Elementary are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Dunkerton Elementary in?

Dunkerton Community School District

How many students attend Dunkerton Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 223 students attended Dunkerton Elementary.

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