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Demoney Elementary

Summary:

Demoney Elementary is a public elementary school in Estherville, Iowa, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 493 students. The school is part of the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District, which is ranked 250 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Demoney Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), is generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, such as Okoboji Elementary and Spirit Lake Elementary, which consistently outperform Demoney Elementary in ISASP scores across grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Demoney Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.39% to 55.26% in the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Demoney Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past few years, from 388 out of 567 Iowa elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 402 out of 557 in 2023-2024. The school's academic performance, as measured by ISASP scores, has also shown a declining trend in some subject areas, such as a drop in 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency from 63.5% in 2022-2023 to 46.3% in 2023-2024. These findings suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices, resource allocation, and targeted support for its diverse student population to improve student outcomes and close the performance gap.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 109 S 17th Street
       Estherville, IA  51334

(712) 362-2181

District: Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
402nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,659 Help


Students who attend Demoney Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
High:    Estherville Lincoln Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  486

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.3%
Hispanic:
31.9%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Demoney Elementary ranks worse than 72.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.92. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.3%), Hispanic (31.9%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Demoney Elementary is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Demoney Elementary employs 41.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Demoney Elementary is $13,659.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District 250th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Demoney Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.23 515th 603 14.6%
2021 39.43 388th 567 31.6%
2022 27.41 456th 574 20.6%
2023 29.57 438th 565 22.5%
2024 36.92 402nd 557 27.8%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Demoney Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 325 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1989 348 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1990 340 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1991 306 1 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1992 299 0 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1993 295 0 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1994 265 0 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 246 0 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1996 246 0 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1997 233 0 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1998 230 1 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1999 221 1 2 46 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2000 229 2 2 51 0 n/a n/a -24 260
2001 193 2 1 55 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2002 167 5 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2003 167 5 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2004 146 5 2 34 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2005 172 4 5 49 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2006 199 2 7 58 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2007 201 1 4 55 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2008 202 3 4 42 1 n/a n/a 0 252
2009 304 7 4 77 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2010 337 0 7 75 0 0 11 0 430
2011 344 1 4 95 0 0 15 0 459
2012 339 2 4 101 0 0 16 0 462
2013 322 2 2 104 0 0 11 0 441
2014 317 4 2 99 0 0 11 0 433
2015 300 6 3 108 1 0 8 0 426
2016 290 5 2 103 1 0 9 0 410
2017 405 15 2 147 1 0 12 0 582
2018 372 9 0 150 3 0 10 0 544
2019 346 9 0 126 1 0 12 0 494
2020 336 4 0 131 2 0 14 0 487
2021 314 3 2 123 3 0 11 0 456
2022 327 9 2 128 1 0 18 0 485
2023 320 5 2 144 1 0 21 0 493
2024 303 6 0 155 0 0 22 0 486

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 Demoney Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 332 22.2 14.9 39.2
1989 354 22.4 15.8 3.7
1990 345 21.2 16.2 37.7
1991 317 20.3 15.6 34.7
1992 313 21.0 14.9 37.4
1993 314 20.9 15.0 38.9
1994 282 19.5 14.5 34
1995 278 19.0 14.6 33.5
1996 278 19.0 14.6 33.5
1997 259 19.0 13.6 34.4
1998 269 19.0 14.2 36.1
1999 270 19.4 13.9 53.3
2000 260 22.0 11.8 43.7
2001 251 21.5 11.7 55.8
2002 204 19.5 10.5 49
2003 204 19.5 10.5 49
2004 187 17.4 10.7 53.5
2005 230 20.0 11.5 53.5
2006 266 20.0 13.3 50
2007 261 20.2 12.9 44.8
2008 252 19.1 13.2 39.3
2009 393 28.0 14.0 39.7
2010 430 30.2 14.2 43.7
2011 459 29.5 15.5 38.1
2012 462 29.0 15.9 43.7
2013 441 27.0 16.3 49.4
2014 433 30.0 14.4 49.4
2015 426 28.0 15.2 47.9
2016 410 27.0 15.1 40.7
2017 582 41.0 14.1 49.8
2018 544 39.6 13.7 53.1
2019 494 39.6 12.4 56.5
2020 487 41.5 11.7 51.3
2021 456 42.6 10.6 54.4
2022 485 41.5 11.6 55.3
2023 493 41.6 11.8 54.6
2024 486 41.6 11.6 55.8

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 Demoney Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 332 22.2 14.9 39.2
1989 354 22.4 15.8 3.7
1990 345 21.2 16.2 37.7
1991 317 20.3 15.6 34.7
1992 313 21.0 14.9 37.4
1993 314 20.9 15.0 38.9
1994 282 19.5 14.5 34
1995 278 19.0 14.6 33.5
1996 278 19.0 14.6 33.5
1997 259 19.0 13.6 34.4
1998 269 19.0 14.2 36.1
1999 270 19.4 13.9 53.3
2000 260 22.0 11.8 43.7
2001 251 21.5 11.7 55.8
2002 204 19.5 10.5 49
2003 204 19.5 10.5 49
2004 187 17.4 10.7 53.5
2005 230 20.0 11.5 53.5
2006 266 20.0 13.3 50
2007 261 20.2 12.9 44.8
2008 252 19.1 13.2 39.3
2009 393 28.0 14.0 39.7
2010 430 30.2 14.2 43.7
2011 459 29.5 15.5 38.1
2012 462 29.0 15.9 43.7
2013 441 27.0 16.3 49.4
2014 433 30.0 14.4 49.4
2015 426 28.0 15.2 47.9
2016 410 27.0 15.1 40.7
2017 582 41.0 14.1 49.8
2018 544 39.6 13.7 53.1
2019 494 39.6 12.4 56.5
2020 487 41.5 11.7 51.3
2021 456 42.6 10.6 54.4
2022 485 41.5 11.6 55.3
2023 493 41.6 11.8 54.6
2024 486 41.6 11.6 55.8

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 Demoney Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $648 (4.7%) $13,013 (95.3%) $13,659

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Demoney Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 515th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 438th of 565 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Demoney Elementary)54.563.5
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District)54.563.5
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Demoney Elementary)71.672.9
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District)71.672.9
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Demoney Elementary)46.460.7
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District)46.460.7
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Demoney Elementary)41.746.4
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District)41.746.4
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students494493
 0.2%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian11
Asian02
Hispanic126144
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White346320
 7.5%
Two or More Races1221
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%54.6%
 1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Demoney Elementary

Students at Demoney Elementary are 62% White, 32% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 486 students attended Demoney Elementary.

Students who attend Demoney Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
High : Estherville Lincoln Central High School

Demoney Elementary ranks 402nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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