Mediapolis Elementary School

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Mediapolis Elementary School ranks 176 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mediapolis Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 446 students in grades PK-5 in the Mediapolis Community School District in Mediapolis, Iowa. The school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Mediapolis Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 83.3% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 84.8% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages of 69% and 70.7%, respectively. The school's student-teacher ratio ranges from 15.3 to 15.8, lower than many nearby schools. However, the school has a less diverse student population, with only 8.3% of students identifying as non-White, compared to the state average of around 30% for Iowa elementary schools.

While Mediapolis Elementary School's academic achievements are impressive, the lack of racial diversity may present an opportunity for the school to explore ways to attract and support a more diverse student body. By learning from the successes and challenges of nearby schools, such as Black Hawk Elementary and James Wilson Grimes School, which have more diverse student populations, Mediapolis Elementary School could potentially enhance its educational programs and better serve the needs of all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637

(319) 394-3101

District: Mediapolis Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
176^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,838

Students who attend Mediapolis Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mediapolis Middle School
High:	Mediapolis High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 429

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mediapolis Elementary School ranks better than 68.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.68. (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 (91.1%), Hispanic (3.5%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mediapolis Elementary School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Mediapolis Elementary School employs 28.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mediapolis Elementary School is $10,838.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Mediapolis Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mediapolis Community School District 37^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mediapolis Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	78.11	72^nd	626	88.5%
2013	58.20	298^th	624	52.2%
2014	70.79	150^th	603	75.1%
2015	66.92	223^rd	616	63.8%
2016	70.93	164^th	599	72.6%
2017	77.25	99^th	574	82.8%
2018	69.68	165^th	567	70.9%
2019	61.20	255^th	603	57.7%
2021	64.51	198^th	567	65.1%
2022	71.69	154^th	574	73.2%
2023	69.49	173^rd	565	69.4%
2024	68.68	176^th	557	68.4%

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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 Mediapolis Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	366	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
1989	359	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	364
1990	334	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	339
1991	295	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1992	318	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	322
1993	274	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
1994	268	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
1995	253	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
1996	253	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
1997	399	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
1998	381	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
1999	400	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2000	429	3	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	-31	410
2001	424	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
2002	403	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2003	403	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2004	391	4	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	398
2005	373	2	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
2006	378	1	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
2007	356	1	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	367
2008	360	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
2009	337	3	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2010	322	1	1	9	0	0	6	0	339
2011	312	1	0	12	0	0	8	0	333
2012	327	1	0	10	0	0	9	0	347
2013	302	1	0	11	0	0	11	0	325
2014	321	2	0	14	0	0	15	0	352
2015	367	2	1	7	0	0	18	0	395
2016	398	3	1	6	0	0	12	0	420
2017	411	3	1	7	0	0	13	0	435
2018	421	4	1	8	0	0	14	0	448
2019	424	3	1	6	0	1	15	0	450
2020	420	1	1	8	0	1	13	0	444
2021	404	3	1	6	0	0	21	0	435
2022	406	3	0	8	1	0	21	0	439
2023	409	3	0	13	2	0	19	0	446
2024	391	5	0	15	3	0	15	0	429

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 Mediapolis Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	370	17.0	21.7	n/a
1989	364	1.7	214.1	6.6
1990	339	18.0	18.8	0
1991	296	16.6	17.8	7.8
1992	322	21.0	15.3	11.8
1993	278	21.2	13.1	11.5
1994	272	16.5	16.5	9.2
1995	257	18.2	14.1	9.7
1996	257	18.2	14.1	9.7
1997	405	27.4	14.8	10.9
1998	388	22.0	17.6	13.1
1999	404	22.5	18.0	17.6
2000	410	23.0	17.8	14.1
2001	431	24.0	18.0	25.8
2002	408	32.0	12.8	28.9
2003	408	32.0	12.8	28.9
2004	398	28.5	14.0	25.9
2005	384	24.4	15.7	22.7
2006	388	27.5	14.1	32.2
2007	367	31.0	11.8	30.5
2008	367	29.6	12.4	29.4
2009	346	21.5	16.1	30.1
2010	339	21.5	15.7	36.6
2011	333	30.0	11.1	33.9
2012	347	25.6	13.5	34.3
2013	325	25.3	12.8	28.3
2014	352	26.3	13.3	30.4
2015	395	28.0	14.1	28.6
2016	420	29.0	14.4	29.8
2017	435	28.6	15.1	25.3
2018	448	27.7	16.1	26.1
2019	450	28.7	15.6	26.7
2020	444	28.4	15.5	25.2
2021	435	27.4	15.8	31
2022	439	28.6	15.3	28.2
2023	446	28.7	15.5	33.2
2024	429	28.8	14.8	36.4

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 Mediapolis Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	370	17.0	21.7	n/a
1989	364	1.7	214.1	6.6
1990	339	18.0	18.8	0
1991	296	16.6	17.8	7.8
1992	322	21.0	15.3	11.8
1993	278	21.2	13.1	11.5
1994	272	16.5	16.5	9.2
1995	257	18.2	14.1	9.7
1996	257	18.2	14.1	9.7
1997	405	27.4	14.8	10.9
1998	388	22.0	17.6	13.1
1999	404	22.5	18.0	17.6
2000	410	23.0	17.8	14.1
2001	431	24.0	18.0	25.8
2002	408	32.0	12.8	28.9
2003	408	32.0	12.8	28.9
2004	398	28.5	14.0	25.9
2005	384	24.4	15.7	22.7
2006	388	27.5	14.1	32.2
2007	367	31.0	11.8	30.5
2008	367	29.6	12.4	29.4
2009	346	21.5	16.1	30.1
2010	339	21.5	15.7	36.6
2011	333	30.0	11.1	33.9
2012	347	25.6	13.5	34.3
2013	325	25.3	12.8	28.3
2014	352	26.3	13.3	30.4
2015	395	28.0	14.1	28.6
2016	420	29.0	14.4	29.8
2017	435	28.6	15.1	25.3
2018	448	27.7	16.1	26.1
2019	450	28.7	15.6	26.7
2020	444	28.4	15.5	25.2
2021	435	27.4	15.8	31
2022	439	28.6	15.3	28.2
2023	446	28.7	15.5	33.2
2024	429	28.8	14.8	36.4

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 Mediapolis Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$206 (1.9%)	$10,632 (98.1%)	$10,838

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mediapolis Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 255^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 173^rd of 565 Elementary schools	11.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mediapolis Elementary School)	70.4	68.5	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mediapolis Community School District)	70.4	68.5	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mediapolis Elementary School)	68.6	82.2	13.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mediapolis Community School District)	68.6	82.2	13.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mediapolis Elementary School)	71.2	78.1	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mediapolis Community School District)	71.2	78.1	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mediapolis Elementary School)	71.2	78.1	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mediapolis Community School District)	71.2	78.1	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mediapolis Elementary School)	77.5	72.4	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mediapolis Community School District)	77.5	72.4	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mediapolis Elementary School)	83.8	84.2	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mediapolis Community School District)	83.8	84.2	0.4%
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	450	446	0.9%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	6	13	116.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	424	409	3.5%
Two or More Races	15	19	26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.7%	33.2%	6.5%

Schools Near Mediapolis 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
Mediapolis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	725 N. Northfield	Mediapolis	52637	Des Moines County	Mediapolis Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 394-3101	429	29	14.8	36.4%	391 (91.1%)	5 (1.2%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	68.7	176^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.4%		69.5	173^rd of 565 public elementary schools	69.4%	3	68.1	76.1	83.3		81.9	71.8	84.8		71.6	$10,838	$206	$10,632
Morning Sun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 Division Street	Morning Sun	52640	Louisa County	Morning Sun Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 868-7701	127	11	11.8	39.4%	125 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	66.6	186^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.6%		69.9	169^th of 565 public elementary schools	70.1%	17	63.2	71.4	100.0	100.0	68.4	64.3	93.8	80.0	87.5	$15,442	$926	$14,515
Wapello Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 N Cedar	Wapello	52653	Louisa County	Wapello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 523-5571	230	20	11.2	29.1%	189 (82.2%)	1 (0.4%)	37 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	35.3	412^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.0%		43.1	378^th of 565 public elementary schools	33.1%	34	60.0	61.8	47.1		66.7	67.6	73.5		58.8	$16,318	$1,228	$15,091
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	K-4	2040 Sunnyside Ave.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-5244	298	26	11.4	67.4%	189 (63.4%)	41 (13.8%)	18 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (16.4%)	62.5	225^th of 557 public elementary schools	59.6%		46.9	355^th of 565 public elementary schools	37.2%	130	80.0	68.3			92.2	70.0				$14,081	$1,580	$12,500
Danville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	419 South Main Street	Danville	52623	Des Moines County	Danville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 392-4221	377	27	14.0	34.5%	362 (96.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	72.1	140^th of 557 public elementary schools	74.9%		69.6	172^nd of 565 public elementary schools	69.6%	32	75.0	76.3	82.4	75.0	89.6	86.4	88.2	84.1	58.8	$10,174	$277	$9,896
West Burlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	545 Ramsey St	West Burlington	52655	Des Moines County	West Burlington Ind School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 752-8747	437	29	14.9	45.3%	312 (71.4%)	21 (4.8%)	34 (7.8%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (12.8%)	44.3	368^th of 557 public elementary schools	33.9%		70.8	159^th of 565 public elementary schools	71.9%	209	67.6	73.2	60.9		78.9	66.7	64.1		51.6	$14,218	$441	$13,777
North Hill Elementary School	Public	K-4	825 N. 9th St.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-6363	237	19	12.5	62.9%	124 (52.3%)	47 (19.8%)	24 (10.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	39 (16.5%)	33.8	421^st of 557 public elementary schools	24.4%		12.4	514^th of 565 public elementary schools	9.0%	93	65.2	55.3			73.9	55.3				$16,012	$2,124	$13,888
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 S Walnut St	New London	52645	Henry County	New London Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 367-0507	310	24	12.9	39.4%	274 (88.4%)	9 (2.9%)	15 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	49.4	335^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.9%		45.8	361^st of 565 public elementary schools	36.1%	26	67.2	61.7	73.0		70.7	66.0	78.4		67.6	$12,091	$638	$11,453
Corse Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	700 South Starr Avenue	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 753-2707	176	8	22.2	35.8%	90 (51.1%)	38 (21.6%)	17 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (17.6%)								(n/a)
James Wilson Grimes School	Public	K-4	800 South St.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-0420	247	22	11.2	75.7%	134 (54.3%)	59 (23.9%)	15 (6.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (15.4%)	4.9	537^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.6%		4	548^th of 565 public elementary schools	3.0%	11	39.6	32.1			58.5	30.2				$15,144	$1,780	$13,365

Frequently Asked Questions about Mediapolis Elementary School

How many students attend Mediapolis Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 429 students attended Mediapolis Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Mediapolis Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Mediapolis Middle School
High : Mediapolis High School

Is Mediapolis Elementary School a good school?

Mediapolis Elementary School ranks 176^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Mediapolis Elementary School in?

Mediapolis Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Mediapolis Elementary School?

Students at Mediapolis Elementary School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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