Mormon Trail Elementary School

Summary:

Mormon Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Humeston, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 127 students. The school is part of the Mormon Trail Community School District, which is ranked 296 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's test scores are generally below the state average across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 47.1% to 78.6%, compared to the state average of 64.2% to 74.5%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 35.3% to 71.4%, compared to the state average of 70.7% to 76.3%. Additionally, Mormon Trail Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50% to 61.42% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as North Elementary School (part of the Central Decatur Community School District), Mormon Trail Elementary School generally performs worse on standardized tests, with lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Over the past several years, the school's statewide ranking has also been declining, suggesting that it is not keeping pace with the performance of other elementary schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123

(641) 877-2521

District: Mormon Trail Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
459^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,641

Students who attend Mormon Trail Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 134

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.5%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mormon Trail Elementary School ranks worse than 82.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.01. (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 (98.5%), Hispanic (0.7%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mormon Trail Elementary School is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare Mormon Trail Elementary School employs 13.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mormon Trail Elementary School is $14,641.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Mormon Trail Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mormon Trail Community School District 296^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mormon Trail Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	17.43	571^st	626	8.8%
2013	21.70	553^rd	624	11.4%
2014	31.10	486^th	603	19.4%
2015	35.30	471^st	616	23.5%
2016	40.55	433^rd	599	27.7%
2017	34.70	436^th	574	24.0%
2018	29.47	449^th	567	20.8%
2019	27.54	483^rd	603	19.9%
2021	44.51	352^nd	567	37.9%
2022	41.33	386^th	574	32.8%
2023	44.98	367^th	565	35.0%
2024	24.01	459^th	557	17.6%

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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 Mormon Trail Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	182	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
1989	170	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
1990	178	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
1991	199	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
1992	170	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
1993	172	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
1994	175	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
1995	167	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
1996	167	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
1997	157	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
1998	161	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
1999	149	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2000	174	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	-13	163
2001	159	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
2002	153	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2003	153	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2004	144	2	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	149
2005	129	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	133
2006	129	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	131
2007	121	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	123
2008	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
2009	120	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2010	117	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	118
2011	116	1	0	1	3	0	3	0	124
2012	129	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	133
2013	129	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	136
2014	138	0	0	1	0	0	5	0	144
2015	136	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	141
2016	144	0	0	2	0	0	5	0	151
2017	133	0	0	2	0	0	5	0	140
2018	142	0	0	3	0	0	7	0	152
2019	130	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	135
2020	125	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	130
2021	109	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	113
2022	111	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	116
2023	120	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	127
2024	132	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	134

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 Mormon Trail Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	182	11.0	16.5	40.7
1989	170	1.1	154.5	40.6
1990	179	12.1	14.7	0
1991	200	12.3	16.2	35.5
1992	171	9.0	19.0	40.9
1993	174	10.3	16.9	47.7
1994	175	14.0	12.5	62.3
1995	170	15.0	11.3	52.4
1996	170	15.0	11.3	52.4
1997	159	16.0	9.9	56
1998	163	18.0	9.1	55.8
1999	152	15.3	9.9	64.5
2000	163	16.4	9.9	60.8
2001	159	16.6	9.6	60.4
2002	155	16.2	9.6	57.4
2003	155	16.2	9.6	57.4
2004	149	15.2	9.8	57
2005	133	14.8	9.0	63.9
2006	131	14.8	8.9	63.4
2007	123	11.6	10.6	59.3
2008	123	12.0	10.3	57.7
2009	120	12.0	10.0	52.5
2010	118	12.8	9.2	46.6
2011	124	12.0	10.3	50
2012	133	10.6	12.5	57.9
2013	136	9.1	14.8	56.6
2014	144	9.4	15.2	63.2
2015	141	12.0	11.7	64.5
2016	151	12.0	12.5	54.3
2017	140	12.2	11.4	57.1
2018	152	11.7	12.9	58.6
2019	135	11.4	11.8	64.4
2020	130	12.4	10.4	56.9
2021	113	12.9	8.7	54.9
2022	116	13.9	8.3	50
2023	127	12.1	10.4	61.4
2024	134	13.5	9.8	66.4

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 Mormon Trail Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	182	11.0	16.5	40.7
1989	170	1.1	154.5	40.6
1990	179	12.1	14.7	0
1991	200	12.3	16.2	35.5
1992	171	9.0	19.0	40.9
1993	174	10.3	16.9	47.7
1994	175	14.0	12.5	62.3
1995	170	15.0	11.3	52.4
1996	170	15.0	11.3	52.4
1997	159	16.0	9.9	56
1998	163	18.0	9.1	55.8
1999	152	15.3	9.9	64.5
2000	163	16.4	9.9	60.8
2001	159	16.6	9.6	60.4
2002	155	16.2	9.6	57.4
2003	155	16.2	9.6	57.4
2004	149	15.2	9.8	57
2005	133	14.8	9.0	63.9
2006	131	14.8	8.9	63.4
2007	123	11.6	10.6	59.3
2008	123	12.0	10.3	57.7
2009	120	12.0	10.0	52.5
2010	118	12.8	9.2	46.6
2011	124	12.0	10.3	50
2012	133	10.6	12.5	57.9
2013	136	9.1	14.8	56.6
2014	144	9.4	15.2	63.2
2015	141	12.0	11.7	64.5
2016	151	12.0	12.5	54.3
2017	140	12.2	11.4	57.1
2018	152	11.7	12.9	58.6
2019	135	11.4	11.8	64.4
2020	130	12.4	10.4	56.9
2021	113	12.9	8.7	54.9
2022	116	13.9	8.3	50
2023	127	12.1	10.4	61.4
2024	134	13.5	9.8	66.4

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 Mormon Trail Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,026 (7.0%)	$13,616 (93.0%)	$14,641

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mormon Trail Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 483^rd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 367^th of 565 Elementary schools	15.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Elementary School)	57.1	56.3	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Community School District)	57.1	56.3	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Elementary School)	61.9	87.5	25.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Community School District)	61.9	87.5	25.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Elementary School)	31.3	50	18.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Community School District)	31.3	50	18.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Elementary School)	31.3	35.7	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Community School District)	31.3	35.7	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Elementary School)	83.3	78.6	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Community School District)	83.3	78.6	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Elementary School)	50	35.7	14.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Community School District)	50	35.7	14.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Elementary School)	68.8	88.2	19.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Community School District)	68.8	88.2	19.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Elementary School)	62.5	83.3	20.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Community School District)	62.5	83.3	20.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	135	127	5.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	130	120	7.7%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.4%	61.4%	3%

Schools Near Mormon Trail 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
Mormon Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	403 S Front St	Humeston	50123	Wayne County	Mormon Trail Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 877-2521	134	14	9.8	66.4%	132 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	24	459^th of 557 public elementary schools	17.6%		45	367^th of 565 public elementary schools	35.0%	92	54.5	50.0	47.1	78.6	54.5	38.9	35.3	71.4	64.7	$14,641	$1,026	$13,616
Wayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	607 South West Street	Corydon	50060	Wayne County	Wayne Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 872-1034	361	25	14.4	55.4%	334 (92.5%)	4 (1.1%)	6 (1.7%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	72.7	128^th of 557 public elementary schools	77.0%		71.8	147^th of 565 public elementary schools	74.0%	19	75.0	82.7	85.5	83.0	86.1	67.3	78.2	85.1	72.7	$10,491	$866	$9,625
North Elementary School	Public	3-6	1203 NE Poplar Street	Leon	50144	Decatur County	Central Decatur Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 446-4452	176	13	13.4	72.2%	159 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)	55.9	291^st of 557 public elementary schools	47.8%		63.3	215^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.9%	76	45.9	87.5	61.7	82.9	73.0	85.4	81.3	74.3	54.2	$12,942	$1,411	$11,532
Columbus Elementary School	Public	K-2	1215 Linden Ave	Chariton	50049	Lucas County	Chariton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 774-4712	309	22	14.2	61.2%	284 (91.9%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)										$12,543	$1,038	$11,505
Van Allen Elementary School	Public	3-5	1129 Ashland	Chariton	50049	Lucas County	Chariton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 774-5047	276	18	15.1	52.9%	252 (91.3%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	35.1	414^th of 557 public elementary schools	25.7%		36.2	423^rd of 565 public elementary schools	25.1%	9	54.2	71.8	64.8		67.7	65.9	64.8		50.0	$12,903	$1,028	$11,874
South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	201 SE 6th St	Leon	50144	Decatur County	Central Decatur Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 446-6521	171	16	10.4	75.4%	155 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.3%)								(n/a)										$13,515	$1,614	$11,902
Clarke Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	231 S Kossuth St	Osceola	50213	Clarke County	Clarke Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 342-6320	631	54	11.6	55.8%	347 (55.0%)	6 (1.0%)	242 (38.4%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.1%)	17 (2.7%)	11.3	505^th of 557 public elementary schools	9.3%		16.6	498^th of 565 public elementary schools	11.9%	7	38.5	55.0	48.4		57.1	60.0	49.5		39.6	$12,335	$680	$11,656

Frequently Asked Questions about Mormon Trail Elementary School

What district is Mormon Trail Elementary School in?

Mormon Trail Community School District

Is Mormon Trail Elementary School a good school?

Mormon Trail Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.6% of Iowa elementary schools.

How many students attend Mormon Trail Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 134 students attended Mormon Trail Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Mormon Trail Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mormon Trail Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Mormon Trail Elementary School?

Students at Mormon Trail Elementary School are 99% White.

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