Earlham Elementary School

Q: Is Earlham Elementary School a good school?

Earlham Elementary School ranks 85 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Earlham Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Earlham Community School District in Earlham, Iowa, with a student population of 318. The school has consistently ranked well among Iowa elementary schools, placing in the top 25% in recent years.

Earlham Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state averages in ISASP test scores across grades 3-5 in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 84.1% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 72.7%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 18.48% to 21.38% in recent years, which is lower than many of the nearby schools. Earlham Elementary also maintains a small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 13.3 in recent years, lower than the ratios of the nearby schools.

Earlham Elementary's consistent high performance and rankings suggest that the school is providing a high-quality education to its students. While the school has a significantly higher percentage of White students compared to the nearby schools, this does not necessarily indicate any correlation with the school's academic success. Earlham Elementary's excellence is likely due to factors such as effective teaching, strong curriculum, and a supportive school environment. As the school continues to excel, there may be opportunities to further enhance the educational experience, such as exploring ways to increase diversity and inclusion or identifying any specific areas where student performance could be improved.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072

(515) 758-2213

District: Earlham Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
85^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,602

Students who attend Earlham Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Earlham Middle School
High:	Earlham Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 316

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Earlham Elementary School ranks better than 84.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.69. (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 (95.3%), two or more races (1.9%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Earlham Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Earlham Elementary School employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Earlham Elementary School is $12,602.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Earlham Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Earlham Community School District 86^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Earlham Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	51.27	375^th	626	40.1%
2013	66.04	202^nd	624	67.6%
2014	62.17	258^th	603	57.2%
2015	55.10	331^st	616	46.3%
2016	74.72	118^th	599	80.3%
2017	81.29	53^rd	574	90.8%
2018	73.98	127^th	567	77.6%
2019	62.60	241^st	603	60.0%
2021	74.67	123^rd	567	78.3%
2022	67.14	200^th	574	65.2%
2023	73.06	135^th	565	76.1%
2024	77.69	85^th	557	84.7%

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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 Earlham Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	210	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
1989	220	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
1990	222	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
1991	203	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
1992	216	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
1993	200	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1994	181	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
1995	210	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
1996	210	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
1997	224	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
1998	232	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1999	249	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2000	291	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-23	268
2001	266	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
2002	284	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
2003	284	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
2004	258	5	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	271
2005	271	4	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	280
2006	323	4	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	334
2007	343	3	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	350
2008	364	3	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	372
2009	362	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	368
2010	358	2	2	2	1	0	0	0	365
2011	347	5	1	2	0	0	0	0	355
2012	323	4	3	2	0	0	0	0	332
2013	313	4	0	8	0	0	1	0	326
2014	327	5	0	9	0	0	2	0	343
2015	329	5	0	6	0	0	5	0	345
2016	313	6	0	8	0	0	3	0	330
2017	290	6	0	9	0	0	5	0	310
2018	300	5	1	8	0	0	9	0	323
2019	322	7	0	6	0	0	7	0	342
2020	271	6	0	3	0	0	8	0	288
2021	270	5	0	6	0	0	6	0	287
2022	285	6	0	4	1	0	7	0	303
2023	299	4	0	5	1	0	9	0	318
2024	301	3	0	5	1	0	6	0	316

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 Earlham Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	210	14.5	14.4	n/a
1989	224	15.6	14.3	8
1990	223	15.6	14.2	0
1991	206	15.6	13.2	9.7
1992	219	13.0	16.8	12.8
1993	203	15.0	13.5	15.8
1994	185	16.0	11.6	14.1
1995	213	16.0	13.3	9.4
1996	213	16.0	13.3	9.4
1997	226	16.0	14.1	13.3
1998	234	12.0	19.5	9
1999	252	12.0	21.0	15.1
2000	268	16.0	16.8	12
2001	266	13.0	20.5	19.5
2002	286	18.0	15.9	15
2003	286	18.0	15.9	15
2004	271	16.0	16.9	15.9
2005	280	22.0	12.7	11.4
2006	334	25.5	13.1	12.3
2007	350	29.0	12.1	16.6
2008	372	28.0	13.3	17.2
2009	368	26.0	14.2	18.5
2010	365	31.0	11.7	19.5
2011	355	26.5	13.3	22.3
2012	332	25.5	13.0	21.7
2013	326	25.0	13.0	19.9
2014	343	26.0	13.1	26.8
2015	345	28.0	12.3	25.2
2016	330	29.0	11.3	23.3
2017	310	27.7	11.1	22.3
2018	323	25.5	12.6	23.2
2019	342	25.1	13.6	24.9
2020	288	23.0	12.5	27.1
2021	287	23.7	12.1	20.2
2022	303	24.1	12.5	18.5
2023	318	23.9	13.3	21.4
2024	316	25.2	12.5	22.8

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 Earlham Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	210	14.5	14.4	n/a
1989	224	15.6	14.3	8
1990	223	15.6	14.2	0
1991	206	15.6	13.2	9.7
1992	219	13.0	16.8	12.8
1993	203	15.0	13.5	15.8
1994	185	16.0	11.6	14.1
1995	213	16.0	13.3	9.4
1996	213	16.0	13.3	9.4
1997	226	16.0	14.1	13.3
1998	234	12.0	19.5	9
1999	252	12.0	21.0	15.1
2000	268	16.0	16.8	12
2001	266	13.0	20.5	19.5
2002	286	18.0	15.9	15
2003	286	18.0	15.9	15
2004	271	16.0	16.9	15.9
2005	280	22.0	12.7	11.4
2006	334	25.5	13.1	12.3
2007	350	29.0	12.1	16.6
2008	372	28.0	13.3	17.2
2009	368	26.0	14.2	18.5
2010	365	31.0	11.7	19.5
2011	355	26.5	13.3	22.3
2012	332	25.5	13.0	21.7
2013	326	25.0	13.0	19.9
2014	343	26.0	13.1	26.8
2015	345	28.0	12.3	25.2
2016	330	29.0	11.3	23.3
2017	310	27.7	11.1	22.3
2018	323	25.5	12.6	23.2
2019	342	25.1	13.6	24.9
2020	288	23.0	12.5	27.1
2021	287	23.7	12.1	20.2
2022	303	24.1	12.5	18.5
2023	318	23.9	13.3	21.4
2024	316	25.2	12.5	22.8

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 Earlham Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$589 (4.7%)	$12,013 (95.3%)	$12,602

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Earlham Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 241^st of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 135^th of 565 Elementary schools	16.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Earlham Elementary School)	57.5	73	15.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Earlham Community School District)	57.5	73	15.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Earlham Elementary School)	80	91.9	11.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Earlham Community School District)	80	91.9	11.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Earlham Elementary School)	65.1	78.7	13.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Earlham Community School District)	65.1	78.7	13.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Earlham Elementary School)	88.4	83	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Earlham Community School District)	88.4	83	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Earlham Elementary School)	59.3	75	15.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Earlham Community School District)	59.3	75	15.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Earlham Elementary School)	88.9	79.2	9.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Earlham Community School District)	88.9	79.2	9.7%
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	342	318	7%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	5	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	322	299	7.1%
Two or More Races	7	9	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.9%	21.4%	3.5%

Schools Near Earlham 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
Earlham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	535 N Chestnut Ave	Earlham	50072	Madison County	Earlham Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 758-2213	316	25	12.5	22.8%	301 (95.3%)	3 (0.9%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	77.7	85^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.7%		73.1	135^th of 565 public elementary schools	76.1%	50	77.4	84.1	75.0	83.0	93.2	84.1	70.5	$12,602	$589	$12,013
Dexter Elementary School	Public	3-5	803 Washington Street	Dexter	50070	Dallas County	West Central Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 789-4480	181	14	13.0	38.7%	156 (86.2%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (7.2%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)								(n/a)								$13,118	$1,177	$11,941
Meadow View Elementary	Public	2-4	1300 S. 15th Street	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 993-4283	523	39	13.4	20.5%	476 (91.0%)	5 (1.0%)	24 (4.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	76.4	99^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.2%		83	56^th of 565 public elementary schools	90.1%	43	73.7	87.1		82.3	85.4
Van Meter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	520 1st Ave	Van Meter	50261	Dallas County	Van Meter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 996-2221	571	35	16.4	9.3%	534 (93.5%)	3 (0.5%)	17 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	86.9	28^th of 557 public elementary schools	95.0%		90.2	11^th of 565 public elementary schools	98.1%	17	81.2	89.4	90.8	92.9	90.6	83.9	74.7	$11,667	$403	$11,263
Stuart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	320 N.E. 3rd St	Stuart	50250	Guthrie County	West Central Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 523-1018	224	14	16.1	37.9%	204 (91.1%)	4 (1.8%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)								(n/a)								$11,381	$1,104	$10,277
Adel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1608 Grove St.	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 993-4285	413	32	13.0	19.4%	375 (90.8%)	5 (1.2%)	15 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.9%)								(n/a)								$11,491	$454	$11,038
Winterset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	404 S 2nd Ave	Winterset	50273	Madison County	Winterset Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 462-1551	497	33	15.1	33.2%	456 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)								(n/a)	65.2			77.4				$13,297	$684	$12,613
Sugar Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	965 Ashworth RD	Waukee	50263	Buchanan County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 987-5160	675	41	16.3	13.3%	454 (67.3%)	42 (6.2%)	48 (7.1%)	91 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.9%)	73.8	120^th of 557 public elementary schools	78.5%					(n/a)	79.6	76.0	79.6	84.5	87.5	80.6	64.8
Waukee Elementary School	Public	K-5	850 6th St	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5193	713	47	15.1	22.2%	488 (68.4%)	51 (7.2%)	65 (9.1%)	38 (5.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (9.8%)	76.5	98^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.4%		82.3	64^th of 565 public elementary schools	88.7%	34	80.5	84.4	78.6	84.1	86.1	79.5	67.0	$10,849	$259	$10,590
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center	Public	PK	430 Ashowrth Dr	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5160	342	16	21.6	8.8%	196 (57.3%)	51 (14.9%)	41 (12.0%)	50 (14.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Earlham Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Earlham Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Earlham Middle School
High : Earlham Senior High School

How many students attend Earlham Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 316 students attended Earlham Elementary School.

What district is Earlham Elementary School in?

Earlham Community School District

Is Earlham Elementary School a good school?

Earlham Elementary School ranks 85^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Earlham Elementary School?

Students at Earlham Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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