Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School

Q: Is Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School a good school?

Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School ranks 202 nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 272 students in grades PK-5 in Nashua, Iowa, which is part of the Nashua-Plainfield Community School District. The school consistently performs above the state average on standardized tests, with particularly strong results in mathematics.

Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School stands out for its academic excellence, with students scoring significantly higher than the state averages on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates were 73.8% in ELA, 83.3% in Math, and 64.3% in Science, compared to the state averages of 69%, 70.7%, and 59.6%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 26.16% to 32.53% over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools.

Compared to the surrounding schools, Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School stands out for its smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.6 to 15.3 over the past three school years. This suggests the school is able to provide more individualized attention to its students, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Overall, Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School appears to be a high-performing school that is providing a quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

621 Panama St
Nashua, IA 50658

(641) 435-4114

District: Nashua-Plainfield Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
202^nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,584

Students who attend Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 285

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Two or more races:

4.9%

African American:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School ranks better than 63.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.57. (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 (92.6%), two or more races (4.9%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School is $12,584.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Nashua-Plainfield Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nashua-Plainfield Community School District 198^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	65.18	214^th	626	65.8%
2013	65.48	212^th	624	66.0%
2014	68.96	180^th	603	70.1%
2015	63.74	250^th	616	59.4%
2019	72.40	153^rd	603	74.6%
2021	70.17	155^th	567	72.7%
2022	59.76	248^th	574	56.8%
2023	73.87	126^th	565	77.7%
2024	64.57	202^nd	557	63.7%

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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 Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	299	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
1989	302	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1990	283	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
1991	291	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
1992	294	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
1993	300	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1994	308	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1995	308	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1996	308	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1997	316	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
1998	323	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1999	311	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
2000	330	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	-18	316
2001	297	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2002	283	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2003	283	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2004	280	6	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2005	244	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2006	242	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
2007	237	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2008	209	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2009	215	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
2010	265	0	0	3	0	0	4	0	272
2011	248	0	0	4	0	0	6	0	258
2012	247	1	0	2	0	0	3	0	253
2013	268	3	0	2	0	0	3	0	276
2014	252	6	0	0	1	0	5	0	264
2015	276	2	0	1	1	0	8	0	288
2016	218	2	0	1	1	0	8	0	230
2017	201	2	0	3	0	0	7	0	213
2018	191	0	0	7	0	0	7	0	205
2019	302	2	1	6	1	1	11	0	324
2020	279	1	1	3	0	1	11	0	296
2021	273	2	1	3	0	0	13	0	292
2022	261	2	1	3	0	0	12	0	279
2023	251	4	1	3	0	0	13	0	272
2024	264	3	2	2	0	0	14	0	285

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 Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	299	17.7	16.8	25.1
1989	302	18.3	16.5	13.6
1990	283	19.1	14.8	15.2
1991	291	18.3	15.9	19.6
1992	294	18.0	16.3	20.1
1993	300	19.5	15.4	24
1994	309	19.2	16.1	26.2
1995	310	17.5	17.7	22.3
1996	310	17.5	17.7	22.3
1997	317	19.5	16.3	20.5
1998	330	18.7	17.6	18.2
1999	315	20.7	15.2	28.9
2000	316	20.6	15.3	26.6
2001	299	20.7	14.4	32.4
2002	287	20.6	13.9	34.5
2003	287	20.6	13.9	34.5
2004	289	20.5	14.1	32.9
2005	249	21.6	11.5	35.3
2006	245	18.0	13.6	32.7
2007	238	19.4	12.3	34
2008	212	17.4	12.2	33.5
2009	221	17.5	12.6	33.5
2010	272	19.1	14.1	34.9
2011	258	17.9	14.3	42.6
2012	253	18.3	13.8	29.6
2013	276	17.7	15.5	33.3
2014	264	17.7	14.8	39.4
2015	288	17.0	16.9	30.6
2016	230	17.0	13.5	26.1
2017	213	15.9	13.3	34.3
2018	205	16.8	12.1	29.8
2019	324	19.6	16.5	33.6
2020	296	18.8	15.7	35.5
2021	292	18.9	15.3	32.5
2022	279	18.9	14.7	26.2
2023	272	19.9	13.6	28.7
2024	285	19.0	15.0	30.9

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 Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	299	17.7	16.8	25.1
1989	302	18.3	16.5	13.6
1990	283	19.1	14.8	15.2
1991	291	18.3	15.9	19.6
1992	294	18.0	16.3	20.1
1993	300	19.5	15.4	24
1994	309	19.2	16.1	26.2
1995	310	17.5	17.7	22.3
1996	310	17.5	17.7	22.3
1997	317	19.5	16.3	20.5
1998	330	18.7	17.6	18.2
1999	315	20.7	15.2	28.9
2000	316	20.6	15.3	26.6
2001	299	20.7	14.4	32.4
2002	287	20.6	13.9	34.5
2003	287	20.6	13.9	34.5
2004	289	20.5	14.1	32.9
2005	249	21.6	11.5	35.3
2006	245	18.0	13.6	32.7
2007	238	19.4	12.3	34
2008	212	17.4	12.2	33.5
2009	221	17.5	12.6	33.5
2010	272	19.1	14.1	34.9
2011	258	17.9	14.3	42.6
2012	253	18.3	13.8	29.6
2013	276	17.7	15.5	33.3
2014	264	17.7	14.8	39.4
2015	288	17.0	16.9	30.6
2016	230	17.0	13.5	26.1
2017	213	15.9	13.3	34.3
2018	205	16.8	12.1	29.8
2019	324	19.6	16.5	33.6
2020	296	18.8	15.7	35.5
2021	292	18.9	15.3	32.5
2022	279	18.9	14.7	26.2
2023	272	19.9	13.6	28.7
2024	285	19.0	15.0	30.9

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 Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$382 (3.0%)	$12,202 (97.0%)	$12,584

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 153^rd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 126^th of 565 Elementary schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School)	79.7	77.1	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nashua-Plainfield Community School District)	79.7	77.1	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School)	79.7	80	0.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nashua-Plainfield Community School District)	79.7	80	0.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School)	73.3	80.5	7.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nashua-Plainfield Community School District)	73.3	80.5	7.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School)	70	85.4	15.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nashua-Plainfield Community School District)	70	85.4	15.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School)	78.8	82.1	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nashua-Plainfield Community School District)	78.8	82.1	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School)	82.7	82.1	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nashua-Plainfield Community School District)	82.7	82.1	0.6%
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	324	272	16%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	6	3	50%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	302	251	16.9%
Two or More Races	11	13	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.6%	28.7%	5%

Schools Near Nashua-Plainfield 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
Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	621 Panama St	Nashua	50658	Chickasaw County	Nashua-Plainfield Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 435-4114	285	19	15.0	30.9%	264 (92.6%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	64.6	202^nd of 557 public elementary schools	63.7%		73.9	126^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.7%	76	62.2	74.3	73.8		83.8	80.0	83.3		64.3	$12,584	$382	$12,202
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	2-4	600 5th Ave	Charles City	50616	Floyd County	Charles City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 257-6560	299	19	15.7	61.5%	219 (73.2%)	26 (8.7%)	24 (8.0%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.4%)	22.5	465^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.5%		40.4	396^th of 565 public elementary schools	29.9%	69	36.0	62.1			66.3	65.5				$14,933	$1,324	$13,610
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1406 N Grand	Charles City	50616	Floyd County	Charles City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 257-6570	250	24	10.2	63.6%	182 (72.8%)	20 (8.0%)	29 (11.6%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)								(n/a)										$15,875	$1,488	$14,388
Clarksville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	318 N Mather	Clarksville	50619	Butler County	Clarksville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 278-4560	175	12	14.7	30.3%	159 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	45.7	358^th of 557 public elementary schools	35.7%		62.3	223^rd of 565 public elementary schools	60.5%	135	50.0	61.1	62.5	72.2	80.8	83.3	83.3	66.7	54.2	$11,964	$607	$11,356
New Hampton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	206 W Main	New Hampton	50659	Chickasaw County	New Hampton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 394-5858	459	32	14.3	40.3%	387 (84.3%)	5 (1.1%)	56 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.2%)	53.4	308^th of 557 public elementary schools	44.7%		50.5	323^rd of 565 public elementary schools	42.8%	15	58.5	70.1			76.9	83.6				$16,209	$589	$15,620
Margaretta Carey Elementary School	Public	K-4	220 9th Ave NW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 352-2855	238	15	16.1	28.2%	212 (89.1%)	3 (1.3%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.3%)	76.2	101^st of 557 public elementary schools	81.9%		72.7	138^th of 565 public elementary schools	75.6%	37	69.6	82.4			87.0	88.2				$11,591	$460	$11,131
West Cedar Elementary School	Public	K-4	221 15th St NW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 352-2754	225	14	16.0	13.3%	204 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	77	88^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.2%		75	116^th of 565 public elementary schools	79.5%	28	82.2	80.4			82.2	86.3				$11,119	$376	$10,742
Southeast Elementary School	Public	K-4	809 4th St SE	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 352-3582	167	12	13.9	28.1%	146 (87.4%)	3 (1.8%)	6 (3.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.0%)	90.2	13^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.7%		80.7	73^rd of 565 public elementary schools	87.1%	60	95.2	84.6			95.2	96.2				$11,108	$420	$10,687
Shell Rock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	214 N Cherry St	Shell Rock	50670	Butler County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 885-4311	172	15	11.6	32.6%	148 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (5.8%)								(n/a)										$13,084	$662	$12,421
Tripoli Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 9th Ave SW	Tripoli	50676	Bremer County	Tripoli Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 882-4203	220	11	19.1	43.6%	209 (95.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	76.9	92^nd of 557 public elementary schools	83.5%		71.6	149^th of 565 public elementary schools	73.6%	57	60.6	90.0	90.3		72.7	100.0	93.5		90.3	$14,475	$963	$13,512

Frequently Asked Questions about Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School?

Students at Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School

How many students attend Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 285 students attended Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School.

Is Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School a good school?

Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School ranks 202^nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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