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Paton-Churdan Elementary

Summary:

Paton-Churdan Elementary is a public elementary school in Churdan, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 89 students. This school is part of the Paton-Churdan Community School District, which is ranked 74 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paton-Churdan Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests, with 80% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 64.2%, and 86.7% of 3rd graders and 78.6% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in math, compared to the state averages of 76.3% and 70.7%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 71.4% is also significantly higher than the state average of 59.6%. This strong academic performance may be attributed to the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.9 to 12.2, and its higher spending per student of $11,878 in 2018-2019.

In comparison, nearby schools such as South Central Calhoun Elementary School and Glidden-Ralston Elementary School have lower rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger, with 1 or 2 stars out of 5. Paton-Churdan Elementary's consistently high rankings and ratings, along with its strong academic performance, set it apart as a standout school in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 606 Adrian St.
       Churdan, IA  50050-0157

(515) 389-3111

District: Paton-Churdan Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
158th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,878 Help


Students who attend Paton-Churdan Elementary usually attend:

High:    Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  87

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Two or more races:
1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paton-Churdan Elementary ranks better than 71.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.39. (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 (92%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paton-Churdan Elementary is 7.7. (See more...)
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Compare Paton-Churdan Elementary employs 11.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paton-Churdan Elementary is $11,878.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Paton-Churdan Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Paton-Churdan Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paton-Churdan Community School District 74th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paton-Churdan Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 61.18 262nd 626 58.1%
2013 83.61 28th 624 95.5%
2014 62.28 257th 603 57.4%
2015 79.66 68th 616 89.0%
2016 80.78 55th 599 90.8%
2017 79.49 73rd 574 87.3%
2018 81.42 54th 567 90.5%
2019 76.69 118th 603 80.4%
2021 64.08 205th 567 63.8%
2022 55.50 286th 574 50.2%
2023 52.27 311th 565 45.0%
2024 70.39 158th 557 71.6%
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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 Paton-Churdan Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1989 156 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1990 148 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1991 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1992 136 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1993 119 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1994 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1995 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1996 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1997 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1998 105 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1999 89 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2000 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -10 84
2001 84 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2002 115 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2003 115 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2004 99 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2005 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2006 71 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2007 77 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2008 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2009 67 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2010 75 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 77
2011 91 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 97
2012 100 0 0 6 0 0 8 0 114
2013 103 0 0 4 0 0 6 0 113
2014 100 0 0 5 0 0 8 0 113
2015 109 0 0 3 0 0 8 0 120
2016 110 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 120
2017 108 0 0 5 0 0 7 0 120
2018 111 0 0 7 0 0 7 0 125
2019 114 1 0 5 0 0 6 0 126
2020 134 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 141
2021 115 3 0 6 0 0 1 0 125
2022 101 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 109
2023 82 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 89
2024 80 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 87

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 Paton-Churdan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 149 10.0 14.9 28.9
1989 156 10.5 14.8 26.3
1990 148 10.0 14.8 17.6
1991 144 10.0 14.4 17.4
1992 140 10.0 14.0 26.4
1993 119 10.3 11.6 26.9
1994 121 10.3 11.7 20.7
1995 112 11.0 10.2 25.9
1996 112 11.0 10.2 25.9
1997 121 11.0 11.0 26.4
1998 105 11.0 9.5 28.6
1999 90 7.7 11.7 33.3
2000 84 7.9 10.6 33
2001 84 7.9 10.6 39.3
2002 115 8.4 13.7 51.3
2003 115 8.4 13.7 51.3
2004 99 8.3 11.9 50.5
2005 78 7.9 9.9 59
2006 71 7.9 9.0 52.1
2007 77 8.0 9.6 54.5
2008 75 8.0 9.4 50.7
2009 68 8.0 8.5 45.6
2010 77 8.2 9.3 42.9
2011 97 10.2 9.5 47.4
2012 114 9.1 12.4 56.1
2013 113 6.9 16.1 54
2014 113 7.1 15.7 42.5
2015 120 9.0 13.3 43.3
2016 120 8.0 15.0 45
2017 120 8.9 13.4 50
2018 125 9.3 13.4 52.8
2019 126 9.7 12.9 49.2
2020 141 10.2 13.8 53.2
2021 125 10.2 12.2 45.6
2022 109 10.2 10.6 44
2023 89 11.2 7.9 40.4
2024 87 11.1 7.7 54

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 Paton-Churdan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 149 10.0 14.9 28.9
1989 156 10.5 14.8 26.3
1990 148 10.0 14.8 17.6
1991 144 10.0 14.4 17.4
1992 140 10.0 14.0 26.4
1993 119 10.3 11.6 26.9
1994 121 10.3 11.7 20.7
1995 112 11.0 10.2 25.9
1996 112 11.0 10.2 25.9
1997 121 11.0 11.0 26.4
1998 105 11.0 9.5 28.6
1999 90 7.7 11.7 33.3
2000 84 7.9 10.6 33
2001 84 7.9 10.6 39.3
2002 115 8.4 13.7 51.3
2003 115 8.4 13.7 51.3
2004 99 8.3 11.9 50.5
2005 78 7.9 9.9 59
2006 71 7.9 9.0 52.1
2007 77 8.0 9.6 54.5
2008 75 8.0 9.4 50.7
2009 68 8.0 8.5 45.6
2010 77 8.2 9.3 42.9
2011 97 10.2 9.5 47.4
2012 114 9.1 12.4 56.1
2013 113 6.9 16.1 54
2014 113 7.1 15.7 42.5
2015 120 9.0 13.3 43.3
2016 120 8.0 15.0 45
2017 120 8.9 13.4 50
2018 125 9.3 13.4 52.8
2019 126 9.7 12.9 49.2
2020 141 10.2 13.8 53.2
2021 125 10.2 12.2 45.6
2022 109 10.2 10.6 44
2023 89 11.2 7.9 40.4
2024 87 11.1 7.7 54

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 Paton-Churdan Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $511 (4.3%) $11,367 (95.7%) $11,878

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paton-Churdan Elementary

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 118th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 311th of 565 Elementary schools
 35.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Elementary)72.280
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Community School District)72.280
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Elementary)88.990
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Community School District)88.990
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Elementary)81.869.2
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Community School District)81.869.2
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Elementary)90.976.9
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Community School District)90.976.9
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Elementary)68.442.9
 25.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Paton-Churdan Community School District)68.442.9
 25.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Elementary)84.278.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Paton-Churdan Community School District)84.278.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students12689
 29.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White11482
 28.1%
Two or More Races61
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.2%40.4%
 8.8%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 87 students attended Paton-Churdan Elementary.

Paton-Churdan Elementary ranks 158th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Paton-Churdan Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School

Students at Paton-Churdan Elementary are 92% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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