Gilmore City Elementary School

Summary:

Gilmore City Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Fort Dodge Community School District in Gilmore City, Iowa, with a student population of just 87 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite its small size and low student-teacher ratio, Gilmore City Elementary has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This low academic performance is compounded by the school's high poverty rates, with 57-68% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, nearby schools like Duncombe Elementary and Feelhaver Elementary have more racially diverse student populations and better academic outcomes.

While Gilmore City Elementary's small size and low student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on individualized attention, this has not translated to improved academic results. In fact, the school's performance has been declining over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 430 out of 624 schools in 2012-2013 to 492 out of 565 schools in the current school year. Interestingly, one of the nearby schools, West Bend-Mallard Elementary, consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa, providing a benchmark for what is possible in the region. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to Gilmore City Elementary's struggles, such as resource allocation, instructional practices, and support for economically disadvantaged students, will be crucial for improving the school's performance and providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public K-6

402 SE E Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541

(515) 373-6124

District: Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,655

Student/teacher ratio: 7.0

Number of students: 71

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Two or more races:

8.5%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gilmore City Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.39. (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 (90.1%), two or more races (8.5%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gilmore City Elementary School is 7. (See more...)

Compare Gilmore City Elementary School employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilmore City Elementary School is $26,655.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Gilmore City Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	48.41	398^th	626	36.4%
2013	44.10	430^th	624	31.1%
2019	11.57	560^th	603	7.1%
2021	19.15	486^th	567	14.3%
2022	27.63	455^th	574	20.7%
2023	18.39	492^nd	565	12.9%

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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 Gilmore City Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	136	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1989	152	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1990	143	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
1991	136	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1992	145	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1993	133	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
1994	128	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
1995	103	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1996	103	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1997	97	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
1998	95	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	96
1999	78	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	79
2000	73	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	-2	73
2001	72	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	72
2002	61	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2003	61	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	62
2004	61	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2005	57	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2006	82	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
2007	78	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	78
2008	89	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2009	81	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	85
2010	66	0	2	3	0	0	0	71
2011	63	0	6	3	0	0	0	72
2012	47	2	2	0	0	0	0	51
2013	49	0	1	0	0	0	0	50
2014	43	0	1	0	0	0	0	44
2015	40	0	1	0	0	1	0	42
2016	43	0	0	0	0	0	0	43
2017	49	0	1	0	0	0	0	50
2018	67	0	2	0	0	0	0	69
2019	80	0	5	0	0	4	0	89
2020	80	0	3	0	0	6	0	89
2021	81	3	4	0	1	5	0	94
2022	85	0	5	0	1	6	0	97
2023	74	0	6	0	1	6	0	87
2024	64	0	1	0	0	6	0	71

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 Gilmore City Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	136	7.9	17.2	n/a
1989	155	0.8	193.7	0
1990	147	8.7	16.8	0
1991	136	8.7	15.6	2.9
1992	145	9.0	16.1	3.4
1993	134	9.2	14.6	26.1
1994	129	9.9	13.0	31
1995	103	9.5	10.8	31.1
1996	103	9.5	10.8	31.1
1997	97	9.5	10.2	20.6
1998	96	8.8	10.9	20.8
1999	79	8.8	9.0	26.6
2000	73	8.8	8.3	29.3
2001	72	6.5	11.1	31.9
2002	62	9.6	6.5	38.7
2003	62	9.6	6.5	38.7
2004	61	8.4	7.3	44.3
2005	59	8.5	6.9	45.8
2006	82	8.7	9.4	50
2007	78	8.7	9.0	46.2
2008	91	8.7	10.5	42.9
2009	85	8.5	10.0	49.4
2010	71	7.8	9.1	64.8
2011	72	6.5	11.0	63.9
2012	51	5.3	9.5	72.5
2013	50	4.6	10.7	58
2014	44	6.8	6.4	61.4
2015	42	7.0	6.0	59.5
2016	43	7.0	6.1	53.5
2017	50	7.6	6.5	68
2018	69	8.7	7.9	69.6
2019	89	9.7	9.1	69.7
2020	89	12.5	7.1	62.9
2021	94	12.5	7.5	66
2022	97	11.4	8.5	57.7
2023	87	10.9	7.9	67.8
2024	71	10.0	7.0	62

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 Gilmore City Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	136	7.9	17.2	n/a
1989	155	0.8	193.7	0
1990	147	8.7	16.8	0
1991	136	8.7	15.6	2.9
1992	145	9.0	16.1	3.4
1993	134	9.2	14.6	26.1
1994	129	9.9	13.0	31
1995	103	9.5	10.8	31.1
1996	103	9.5	10.8	31.1
1997	97	9.5	10.2	20.6
1998	96	8.8	10.9	20.8
1999	79	8.8	9.0	26.6
2000	73	8.8	8.3	29.3
2001	72	6.5	11.1	31.9
2002	62	9.6	6.5	38.7
2003	62	9.6	6.5	38.7
2004	61	8.4	7.3	44.3
2005	59	8.5	6.9	45.8
2006	82	8.7	9.4	50
2007	78	8.7	9.0	46.2
2008	91	8.7	10.5	42.9
2009	85	8.5	10.0	49.4
2010	71	7.8	9.1	64.8
2011	72	6.5	11.0	63.9
2012	51	5.3	9.5	72.5
2013	50	4.6	10.7	58
2014	44	6.8	6.4	61.4
2015	42	7.0	6.0	59.5
2016	43	7.0	6.1	53.5
2017	50	7.6	6.5	68
2018	69	8.7	7.9	69.6
2019	89	9.7	9.1	69.7
2020	89	12.5	7.1	62.9
2021	94	12.5	7.5	66
2022	97	11.4	8.5	57.7
2023	87	10.9	7.9	67.8
2024	71	10.0	7.0	62

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 Gilmore City Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$924 (3.5%)	$25,731 (96.5%)	$26,655

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilmore City Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 560^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 492^nd of 565 Elementary schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gilmore City Elementary School)	20	27.3	7.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District)	20	27.3	7.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gilmore City Elementary School)	70	72.7	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District)	70	72.7	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gilmore City Elementary School)	42.9	64.7	21.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District)	42.9	64.7	21.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.6	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gilmore City Elementary School)	42.9	58.8	15.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District)	42.9	58.8	15.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	69.4	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	89	87	2.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	80	74	7.5%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.7%	67.8%	1.8%

Schools Near Gilmore City 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
Gilmore City Elementary School	Public	K-6	402 SE E Ave	Gilmore City	50541	Pocahontas County	Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 373-6124	71	10	7.0	62.0%	64 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.5%)								(n/a)				50.0				58.3		$26,655	$924	$25,731
Taft Elementary School	Public	1-4	612 2nd Ave North	Humboldt	50548	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 332-3216	415	35	11.9	38.6%	348 (83.9%)	5 (1.2%)	49 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	79.1	77^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.2%		89.5	14^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.5%	63	72.3	87.2			84.2	88.8				$12,984	$826	$12,158
Pocahontas Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	208 1st Ave SW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 335-4642	274	19	14.3	58.0%	231 (84.3%)	2 (0.7%)	23 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.2%)	57.5	276^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.4%		63.3	216^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.8%	60	56.7	67.6	75.6	86.0	86.7	62.2	68.3	82.0	63.4	$16,192	$791	$15,400
Clyde D Mease Elementary School	Public	PK-K	23 3rd St No	Dakota City	50529	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 332-3578	142	7	21.1	37.3%	122 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)								(n/a)										$13,645	$431	$13,214
Twin Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 College Ave.	Bode	50519	Humboldt County	Twin Rivers Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 379-1309	47	8	5.7	53.2%	34 (72.3%)	1 (2.1%)	7 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)								(n/a)										$34,937	$1,729	$33,208
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	303 Pierce Street	Barnum	50518	Webster County	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 542-3211	440	27	16.1	34.8%	405 (92.0%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.5%)								(n/a)										$12,033	$373	$11,659
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	300 3rd Ave SW	West Bend	50597	Palo Alto County	West Bend-Mallard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 887-7821	184	12	15.3	42.4%	169 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	57.6	274^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.8%		83.5	49^th of 565 public elementary schools	91.3%	225	62.5	67.7			79.2	87.1				$14,589	$617	$13,971
Feelhaver Elementary School	Public	1-5	1300 14th Ave N	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5680	221	12	17.8	36.2%	175 (79.2%)	9 (4.1%)	18 (8.1%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.2%)	45.3	362^nd of 557 public elementary schools	35.0%		34.7	430^th of 565 public elementary schools	23.9%	68	48.6	70.5	79.5		62.9	68.2	72.7		59.1	$15,454	$1,136	$14,318
Duncombe Elementary School	Public	1-5	1620 6th Avenue North	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5623	454	31	14.8	70.3%	228 (50.2%)	37 (8.1%)	115 (25.3%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	64 (14.1%)	6.7	529^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.0%		14.6	507^th of 565 public elementary schools	10.3%	22	39.2	57.3	49.4		43.3	49.3	43.7		28.7	$15,271	$1,808	$13,463

Frequently Asked Questions about Gilmore City Elementary School

What district is Gilmore City Elementary School in?

Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Gilmore City Elementary School?

Students at Gilmore City Elementary School are 90% White, 8% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Gilmore City Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 71 students attended Gilmore City Elementary School.

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