Briggs Elementary School

Summary:

Briggs Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Maquoketa, Iowa, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 198 students. The school is part of the Maquoketa Community School District, which is ranked 307 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Briggs Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently below the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts was 39%, compared to the state average of 69%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.42% to 60.61% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Interestingly, Briggs Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 10.4 over the past three school years, and its spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $14,383, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center, which is 19.76 miles away, Briggs Elementary generally performs worse on standardized tests and has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the school may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that could be contributing to its lower academic performance. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 385 out of 599 Iowa elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 531 out of 557 in 2023-2024, indicates a consistent underperformance compared to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 3-5

400 W Quarry St
Maquoketa, IA 52060

(563) 652-4996

District: Maquoketa Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
531^st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,383

Students who attend Briggs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Maquoketa Middle School
High:	Maquoketa Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 190

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Two or more races:

6.8%

African American:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Briggs Elementary School ranks worse than 95.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.58. (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 (77.4%), two or more races (6.8%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Briggs Elementary School is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Briggs Elementary School employs 17.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Briggs Elementary School is $14,383.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Maquoketa Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Maquoketa Community School District 307^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Briggs Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	31.23	517^th	626	17.4%
2013	48.32	399^th	624	36.1%
2014	42.76	432^nd	603	28.4%
2015	48.24	403^rd	616	34.6%
2016	46.82	385^th	599	35.7%
2017	33.22	442^nd	574	23.0%
2018	35.80	419^th	567	26.1%
2019	21.41	512^th	603	15.1%
2021	14.54	508^th	567	10.4%
2022	9.69	532^nd	574	7.3%
2023	19.24	486^th	565	14.0%
2024	5.58	531^st	557	4.7%

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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 Briggs Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	425	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1989	424	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	429
1990	418	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	423
1991	429	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	431
1992	463	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	467
1993	450	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	452
1994	445	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	447
1995	422	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	425
1996	422	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	425
1997	408	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	413
1998	394	2	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	399
1999	383	4	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	393
2000	391	6	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	-21	380
2001	346	12	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2002	322	9	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2003	322	9	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2004	282	5	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	291
2005	267	5	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
2006	275	4	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	289
2007	283	6	11	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2008	283	10	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
2009	269	9	12	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2010	251	3	1	14	1	7	8	0	285
2011	254	4	1	12	2	11	9	0	293
2012	249	5	1	9	2	9	12	0	287
2013	239	5	3	6	0	8	6	0	267
2014	216	2	3	8	0	9	8	0	246
2015	222	2	4	5	1	10	7	0	251
2016	240	5	0	10	1	10	7	0	273
2017	236	12	0	6	1	13	8	0	276
2018	241	11	1	5	1	10	13	0	282
2019	210	9	1	9	0	10	16	0	255
2020	204	9	2	6	0	8	20	0	249
2021	203	5	2	7	0	9	16	0	242
2022	182	9	3	9	0	8	16	0	227
2023	162	9	1	5	0	8	13	0	198
2024	147	12	0	6	0	12	13	0	190

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 Briggs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	427	24.9	17.1	23
1989	429	26.6	16.1	35
1990	423	25.6	16.5	23.4
1991	431	26.8	16.0	29
1992	467	26.0	17.9	32.8
1993	452	27.5	16.4	30.8
1994	447	28.9	15.5	26.8
1995	425	29.7	14.3	22.8
1996	425	29.7	14.3	22.8
1997	413	29.3	14.1	24.5
1998	399	30.3	13.2	29.3
1999	393	30.3	13.0	38.4
2000	380	31.7	12.0	40.6
2001	365	32.6	11.2	44.4
2002	336	28.9	11.6	46.1
2003	336	28.9	11.6	46.1
2004	291	28.5	10.2	47.4
2005	278	26.6	10.5	50
2006	289	26.5	10.9	52.2
2007	309	20.8	14.9	48.2
2008	312	25.9	12.0	52.9
2009	300	24.7	12.1	56.7
2010	285	25.1	11.3	60.4
2011	293	22.7	12.8	62.5
2012	287	22.6	12.6	62.4
2013	267	21.0	12.7	56.9
2014	246	21.9	11.2	60.2
2015	251	22.0	11.4	57.8
2016	273	22.0	12.4	68.1
2017	276	22.4	12.3	68.1
2018	282	22.8	12.3	66.7
2019	255	22.8	11.1	71
2020	249	23.6	10.5	63.1
2021	242	24.9	9.7	58.7
2022	227	22.9	9.8	52.4
2023	198	18.9	10.4	60.6
2024	190	17.9	10.6	66.3

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 Briggs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	427	24.9	17.1	23
1989	429	26.6	16.1	35
1990	423	25.6	16.5	23.4
1991	431	26.8	16.0	29
1992	467	26.0	17.9	32.8
1993	452	27.5	16.4	30.8
1994	447	28.9	15.5	26.8
1995	425	29.7	14.3	22.8
1996	425	29.7	14.3	22.8
1997	413	29.3	14.1	24.5
1998	399	30.3	13.2	29.3
1999	393	30.3	13.0	38.4
2000	380	31.7	12.0	40.6
2001	365	32.6	11.2	44.4
2002	336	28.9	11.6	46.1
2003	336	28.9	11.6	46.1
2004	291	28.5	10.2	47.4
2005	278	26.6	10.5	50
2006	289	26.5	10.9	52.2
2007	309	20.8	14.9	48.2
2008	312	25.9	12.0	52.9
2009	300	24.7	12.1	56.7
2010	285	25.1	11.3	60.4
2011	293	22.7	12.8	62.5
2012	287	22.6	12.6	62.4
2013	267	21.0	12.7	56.9
2014	246	21.9	11.2	60.2
2015	251	22.0	11.4	57.8
2016	273	22.0	12.4	68.1
2017	276	22.4	12.3	68.1
2018	282	22.8	12.3	66.7
2019	255	22.8	11.1	71
2020	249	23.6	10.5	63.1
2021	242	24.9	9.7	58.7
2022	227	22.9	9.8	52.4
2023	198	18.9	10.4	60.6
2024	190	17.9	10.6	66.3

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 Briggs Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,402 (9.7%)	$12,981 (90.3%)	$14,383

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Briggs Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 512^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 486^th of 565 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Briggs Elementary School)	53.2	59.3	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maquoketa Community School District)	53.2	59.3	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Briggs Elementary School)	55.7	71.2	15.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Maquoketa Community School District)	55.7	71.2	15.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Briggs Elementary School)	56.8	40.7	16.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maquoketa Community School District)	56.8	40.7	16.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Briggs Elementary School)	54.1	50.8	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Maquoketa Community School District)	54.1	50.8	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Briggs Elementary School)	56	52.8	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maquoketa Community School District)	56	52.8	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Briggs Elementary School)	63.7	53.5	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Maquoketa Community School District)	63.7	53.5	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	255	198	22.4%
African American	9	9
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	9	5	44.4%
Pacific Islander	10	8	20%
White	210	162	22.9%
Two or More Races	16	13	18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71%	60.6%	10.4%

Schools Near Briggs 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
Briggs Elementary School	Public	3-5	400 W Quarry St	Maquoketa	52060	Jackson County	Maquoketa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 652-4996	190	18	10.6	66.3%	147 (77.4%)	12 (6.3%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.3%)	13 (6.8%)	5.6	531^st of 557 public elementary schools	4.7%		19.2	486^th of 565 public elementary schools	14.0%	45	46.9	46.9	39.0		54.7	30.8	38.3		35.0	$14,383	$1,402	$12,981
Cardinal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1003 Pershing Road	Maquoketa	52060	Jackson County	Maquoketa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 652-5157	266	20	13.0	65.4%	216 (81.2%)	13 (4.9%)	10 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.4%)	9 (3.4%)								(n/a)										$15,143	$1,207	$13,936
Delwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 Delmar Ave	Delmar	52037	Clinton County	Delwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 674-4164	161	17	9.2	40.4%	150 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.0%)	80.6	69^th of 557 public elementary schools	87.6%		69.9	168^th of 565 public elementary schools	70.3%	99	88.9	88.9	78.6	75.0	94.4	100.0	92.9	80.0	71.4	$20,064	$603	$19,460
Andrew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13 S Marion	Andrew	52030	Jackson County	Andrew Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 672-3221	147	15	9.9	26.5%	133 (90.5%)	5 (3.4%)	4 (2.7%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	61.3	236^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.6%		60	248^th of 565 public elementary schools	56.1%	12	70.6	65.2	72.7	73.3	88.2	78.3	72.7	86.7	68.2	$17,453	$1,257	$16,195
Midland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	510 3rd Ave North	Oxford Junction	52323	Jones County	Midland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 259-5340	198	16	12.6	43.4%	186 (93.9%)	2 (1.0%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	51.3	320^th of 557 public elementary schools	42.5%		39	405^th of 565 public elementary schools	28.3%	85	41.9	69.2	69.6		80.6	69.2	82.6		73.9	$15,415	$1,017	$14,398
Northeast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 370th Ave	Goose Lake	52750	Clinton County	Northeast Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 577-2249	391	28	13.7	32.0%	368 (94.1%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	69.8	163^rd of 557 public elementary schools	70.7%		64.7	206^th of 565 public elementary schools	63.5%	43	82.6	87.0	69.0		87.0	83.3	64.3		59.5	$12,149	$364	$11,786
Ekstrand Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1140 15th St	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 659-0750	479	35	13.8	30.3%	430 (89.8%)	16 (3.3%)	15 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)								(n/a)	65.1				76.4					$13,330	$544	$12,787
Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-6	80 S 2nd St	Calamus	52729	Clinton County	Calamus-Wheatland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 246-2221	218	19	11.3	37.6%	206 (94.5%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.3%)	65.8	193^rd of 557 public elementary schools	65.4%		53.6	301^st of 565 public elementary schools	46.7%	108	78.1	76.9	76.9	69.6	96.9	76.9	69.2	87.0	57.7	$12,879	$447	$12,432
Bellevue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 South 3rd Street	Bellevue	52031	Jackson County	Bellevue Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 872-4001	426	27	15.5	22.3%	413 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	72.5	131^st of 557 public elementary schools	76.5%		65.6	196^th of 565 public elementary schools	65.3%	65	75.8	83.3	62.1		88.7	88.3	93.1		62.1	$10,332	$680	$9,651
Easton Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	439 Wilson	Miles	52064	Jackson County	Easton Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 682-7131	286	24	12.0	42.0%	266 (93.0%)	2 (0.7%)	15 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	56.9	282^nd of 557 public elementary schools	49.4%		39.2	403^rd of 565 public elementary schools	28.7%	121	33.3	78.1	62.5	87.5	66.7	87.5	90.6	84.4	62.5	$14,767	$948	$13,818

Frequently Asked Questions about Briggs Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Briggs Elementary School?

Students at Briggs Elementary School are 77% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 6% Pacific Islander, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Briggs Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 190 students attended Briggs Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Briggs Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Maquoketa Middle School
High : Maquoketa Community High School

What district is Briggs Elementary School in?

Maquoketa Community School District

Is Briggs Elementary School a good school?

Briggs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.7% of Iowa elementary schools.

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