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Guthrie Center Elementary School

Summary:

Guthrie Center Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 255 students in grades PK-6 in Guthrie Center, Iowa, which is part of the Guthrie Center Community School District. The school consistently performs well academically, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments and maintaining a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 30% of Iowa elementary schools for most of the past decade.

Guthrie Center Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.7 to 11 students per teacher over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students. When compared to nearby schools, such as Dexter Elementary, Stuart Elementary, Cr-B Elementary, and Adair-Casey Elementary, Guthrie Center Elementary School generally outperforms its peers on academic measures.

The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $12,899, which is higher than the spending at Dexter Elementary ($13,118) and Stuart Elementary ($11,381), but lower than the spending at Cr-B Elementary ($33,472) and Adair-Casey Elementary ($14,264). The school has seen fluctuations in its free and reduced lunch rates over the past three school years, ranging from 18.15% to 41.11%, suggesting that the school serves a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 900 N 4th St
       Guthrie Center, IA  50115

(641) 332-2720

District: Guthrie Center Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
161st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,899 Help


Students who attend Guthrie Center Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Guthrie Center High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  250

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.8%
Hispanic:
7.6%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Guthrie Center Elementary School ranks better than 71.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.84. (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 (88.8%), Hispanic (7.6%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Guthrie Center Elementary School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Guthrie Center Elementary School employs 21.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guthrie Center Elementary School is $12,899.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Guthrie Center Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Guthrie Center Community School District 111th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Guthrie Center Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 68.90 159th 626 74.6%
2013 76.48 75th 624 88.0%
2014 72.21 135th 603 77.6%
2015 78.28 81st 616 86.9%
2016 71.63 152nd 599 74.6%
2017 78.27 86th 574 85.0%
2018 75.57 111th 567 80.4%
2019 82.45 76th 603 87.4%
2021 67.11 177th 567 68.8%
2022 70.19 171st 574 70.2%
2023 71.84 146th 565 74.2%
2024 69.84 161st 557 71.1%
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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 Guthrie Center Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 331 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1989 270 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1990 292 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 283 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1992 281 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1993 260 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1994 260 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 267
1995 277 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1996 277 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1997 280 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1998 296 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1999 308 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2000 319 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a -18 309
2001 296 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 308 8 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2003 308 8 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2004 281 3 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2005 272 1 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2006 262 0 3 14 3 n/a n/a 0 282
2007 264 0 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 280
2008 278 15 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2009 261 2 1 15 2 n/a n/a 0 281
2010 301 0 1 11 1 0 2 0 316
2011 302 0 1 13 1 0 3 0 320
2012 291 2 1 15 1 1 1 0 312
2013 312 2 1 16 0 1 1 0 333
2014 309 3 2 14 0 0 1 0 329
2015 317 3 2 11 0 1 1 0 335
2016 276 1 3 16 0 0 1 0 297
2017 266 1 2 18 0 1 6 0 294
2018 264 1 1 18 0 0 5 0 289
2019 265 2 1 18 0 0 5 0 291
2020 259 1 2 15 0 0 5 0 282
2021 231 1 2 13 0 0 6 0 253
2022 222 1 2 17 0 0 6 0 248
2023 233 1 0 17 0 2 2 0 255
2024 222 4 1 19 0 1 3 0 250

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 Guthrie Center Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 334 21.0 15.9 24
1989 271 2.4 112.9 28.4
1990 293 24.2 12.1 23.2
1991 289 22.4 12.9 28.7
1992 287 16.0 17.9 20.2
1993 266 18.4 14.5 35
1994 267 16.8 15.9 33.3
1995 277 22.8 12.1 31.4
1996 277 22.8 12.1 31.4
1997 282 21.0 13.4 25.2
1998 301 19.4 15.5 25.2
1999 313 19.4 16.1 26.5
2000 309 21.0 14.7 27.5
2001 305 20.6 14.8 26.9
2002 327 22.7 14.4 30
2003 327 22.7 14.4 30
2004 296 23.9 12.4 39.9
2005 285 23.4 12.2 38.9
2006 282 23.3 12.1 37.6
2007 280 24.3 11.5 37.9
2008 295 24.1 12.2 39
2009 281 24.1 11.7 42
2010 316 25.0 12.6 37.3
2011 320 23.9 13.3 34.4
2012 312 24.1 12.8 37.5
2013 333 24.1 13.7 34.5
2014 329 23.4 14.0 33.7
2015 335 23.0 14.5 33.1
2016 297 23.0 12.9 38
2017 294 23.2 12.6 34
2018 289 22.9 12.6 36.3
2019 291 24.3 11.9 36.8
2020 282 24.4 11.5 39.4
2021 253 23.6 10.7 41.1
2022 248 22.6 10.9 18.1
2023 255 23.1 11.0 34.1
2024 250 21.1 11.8 31.6

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 Guthrie Center Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 334 21.0 15.9 24
1989 271 2.4 112.9 28.4
1990 293 24.2 12.1 23.2
1991 289 22.4 12.9 28.7
1992 287 16.0 17.9 20.2
1993 266 18.4 14.5 35
1994 267 16.8 15.9 33.3
1995 277 22.8 12.1 31.4
1996 277 22.8 12.1 31.4
1997 282 21.0 13.4 25.2
1998 301 19.4 15.5 25.2
1999 313 19.4 16.1 26.5
2000 309 21.0 14.7 27.5
2001 305 20.6 14.8 26.9
2002 327 22.7 14.4 30
2003 327 22.7 14.4 30
2004 296 23.9 12.4 39.9
2005 285 23.4 12.2 38.9
2006 282 23.3 12.1 37.6
2007 280 24.3 11.5 37.9
2008 295 24.1 12.2 39
2009 281 24.1 11.7 42
2010 316 25.0 12.6 37.3
2011 320 23.9 13.3 34.4
2012 312 24.1 12.8 37.5
2013 333 24.1 13.7 34.5
2014 329 23.4 14.0 33.7
2015 335 23.0 14.5 33.1
2016 297 23.0 12.9 38
2017 294 23.2 12.6 34
2018 289 22.9 12.6 36.3
2019 291 24.3 11.9 36.8
2020 282 24.4 11.5 39.4
2021 253 23.6 10.7 41.1
2022 248 22.6 10.9 18.1
2023 255 23.1 11.0 34.1
2024 250 21.1 11.8 31.6

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 Guthrie Center Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $429 (3.3%) $12,470 (96.7%) $12,899

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Guthrie Center Elementary School

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 76th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 146th of 565 Elementary schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Guthrie Center Elementary School)74.278.3
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Guthrie Center Community School District)74.278.3
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Guthrie Center Elementary School)87.195.7
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Guthrie Center Community School District)87.195.7
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Guthrie Center Elementary School)78.478.6
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Guthrie Center Community School District)78.478.6
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Guthrie Center Elementary School)86.596.4
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Guthrie Center Community School District)86.596.4
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Guthrie Center Elementary School)82.463.2
 19.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Guthrie Center Community School District)82.463.2
 19.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Guthrie Center Elementary School)94.171.1
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Guthrie Center Community School District)94.171.1
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Guthrie Center Elementary School)81.181.3
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Guthrie Center Community School District)81.181.3
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Guthrie Center Elementary School)89.284.4
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Guthrie Center Community School District)89.284.4
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students291255
 12.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1817
 5.6%
Pacific Islander02
White265233
 12.1%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.8%34.1%
 2.7%

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Students at Guthrie Center Elementary School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Guthrie Center Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Guthrie Center High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 250 students attended Guthrie Center Elementary School.

Guthrie Center Elementary School ranks 161st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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