Remsen-Union Elementary School

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Remsen-Union Elementary School ranks 134 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Remsen-Union Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 136 students in grades PK-4 in Remsen, Iowa, which is part of the Remsen-Union Community School District. The school has consistently performed well academically, with 69.2% of 3rd graders and 90% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, outperforming the state averages. In mathematics, the school also exceeded state averages, with 69.2% of 3rd graders and 90% of 4th graders proficient or better.

Remsen-Union Elementary School has been ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa, reaching as high as 27th out of 574 schools in the 2021-2022 school year and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. The school's strong academic performance is a key strength, with the school outperforming many nearby schools, such as Kingsley Elementary School and MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School, in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

However, Remsen-Union Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of minority students, with 88.24% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also has a moderate percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 33.82% in the same year. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $15,615 in the 2018-2019 school year was relatively high compared to nearby schools, which ranged from $11,247 to $16,564 per student.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

511 Roosevelt St
Remsen, IA 51050

(712) 786-1101

District: Remsen-Union Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
134^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,615

Students who attend Remsen-Union Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Remsen-Union Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 131

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

6.9%

African American:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Remsen-Union Elementary School ranks better than 75.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.37. (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 (87.8%), Hispanic (6.9%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Remsen-Union Elementary School is 16.3. (See more...)

Compare Remsen-Union Elementary School employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Remsen-Union Elementary School is $15,615.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Remsen-Union Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Remsen-Union Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Remsen-Union Community School District 98^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Remsen-Union Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	76.51	85^th	626	86.4%
2013	73.12	113^th	624	81.9%
2014	60.64	269^th	603	55.4%
2015	63.25	259^th	616	58.0%
2016	52.96	345^th	599	42.4%
2017	50.88	346^th	574	39.7%
2018	81.97	47^th	567	91.7%
2019	80.70	87^th	603	85.6%
2021	87.82	30^th	567	94.7%
2022	87.64	27^th	574	95.3%
2023	83.99	45^th	565	92.0%
2024	72.37	134^th	557	75.9%

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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 Remsen-Union Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	185	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
1989	192	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
1990	210	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
1991	234	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1992	236	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
1993	232	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
1994	239	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
1995	261	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	262
1996	261	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	262
1997	220	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
1998	217	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1999	219	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2000	245	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	-19	227
2001	226	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
2002	192	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2003	192	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2004	189	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
2005	173	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
2006	177	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
2007	161	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2008	191	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
2009	186	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	188
2010	157	0	3	0	0	2	0	162
2011	178	0	5	0	0	2	0	185
2012	172	0	8	0	0	1	0	181
2013	186	0	9	1	0	2	0	198
2014	183	1	12	0	0	1	0	197
2015	181	1	11	0	0	1	0	194
2016	187	0	10	0	0	2	0	199
2017	145	1	15	0	0	3	0	164
2018	125	1	12	0	0	4	0	142
2019	128	2	9	0	0	2	0	141
2020	117	3	11	0	1	2	0	134
2021	117	3	10	0	1	1	0	132
2022	123	2	7	1	5	3	0	141
2023	120	2	9	0	2	3	0	136
2024	115	3	9	0	2	2	0	131

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 Remsen-Union Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	185	12.0	15.4	n/a
1989	192	1.2	160.0	21.4
1990	210	13.0	16.1	14.8
1991	234	15.5	15.0	15.4
1992	236	16.0	14.7	13.6
1993	232	17.3	13.4	15.5
1994	239	17.3	13.8	14.2
1995	262	20.6	12.7	13.7
1996	262	20.6	12.7	13.7
1997	220	18.7	11.8	15.5
1998	217	19.5	11.1	11.1
1999	219	20.4	10.7	12.8
2000	227	20.6	11.0	18.7
2001	227	22.5	10.1	21.1
2002	198	22.0	9.0	15.7
2003	198	22.0	9.0	15.7
2004	193	18.5	10.4	18.7
2005	176	15.3	11.5	17.6
2006	179	14.5	12.3	26.8
2007	166	15.1	11.0	22.9
2008	194	14.5	13.4	20.1
2009	188	14.8	12.7	24.5
2010	162	13.4	12.0	32.7
2011	185	12.5	14.8	33.5
2012	181	13.6	13.2	28.7
2013	198	13.6	14.5	31.3
2014	197	12.1	16.2	30.5
2015	194	13.0	14.9	32
2016	199	10.0	19.9	26.1
2017	164	11.0	14.9	26.8
2018	142	11.0	12.9	26.8
2019	141	10.0	14.1	29.1
2020	134	10.0	13.4	29.9
2021	132	9.0	14.6	35.6
2022	141	8.0	17.6	27.7
2023	136	9.0	15.1	33.8
2024	131	8.0	16.3	35.9

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 Remsen-Union Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	185	12.0	15.4	n/a
1989	192	1.2	160.0	21.4
1990	210	13.0	16.1	14.8
1991	234	15.5	15.0	15.4
1992	236	16.0	14.7	13.6
1993	232	17.3	13.4	15.5
1994	239	17.3	13.8	14.2
1995	262	20.6	12.7	13.7
1996	262	20.6	12.7	13.7
1997	220	18.7	11.8	15.5
1998	217	19.5	11.1	11.1
1999	219	20.4	10.7	12.8
2000	227	20.6	11.0	18.7
2001	227	22.5	10.1	21.1
2002	198	22.0	9.0	15.7
2003	198	22.0	9.0	15.7
2004	193	18.5	10.4	18.7
2005	176	15.3	11.5	17.6
2006	179	14.5	12.3	26.8
2007	166	15.1	11.0	22.9
2008	194	14.5	13.4	20.1
2009	188	14.8	12.7	24.5
2010	162	13.4	12.0	32.7
2011	185	12.5	14.8	33.5
2012	181	13.6	13.2	28.7
2013	198	13.6	14.5	31.3
2014	197	12.1	16.2	30.5
2015	194	13.0	14.9	32
2016	199	10.0	19.9	26.1
2017	164	11.0	14.9	26.8
2018	142	11.0	12.9	26.8
2019	141	10.0	14.1	29.1
2020	134	10.0	13.4	29.9
2021	132	9.0	14.6	35.6
2022	141	8.0	17.6	27.7
2023	136	9.0	15.1	33.8
2024	131	8.0	16.3	35.9

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 Remsen-Union Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$382 (2.4%)	$15,233 (97.6%)	$15,615

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Remsen-Union Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 87^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 45^th of 565 Elementary schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Remsen-Union Elementary School)	71.4	80	8.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Remsen-Union Community School District)	71.4	80	8.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Remsen-Union Elementary School)	85.7	90	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Remsen-Union Community School District)	85.7	90	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Remsen-Union Elementary School)	85.7	84	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Remsen-Union Community School District)	85.7	84	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Remsen-Union Elementary School)	90.5	92	1.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Remsen-Union Community School District)	90.5	92	1.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	141	136	3.5%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	9
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	128	120	6.3%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.1%	33.8%	4.7%

Schools Near Remsen-Union 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Remsen-Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	511 Roosevelt St	Remsen	51050	Plymouth County	Remsen-Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 786-1101	131	8	16.3	35.9%	115 (87.8%)	3 (2.3%)	9 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)	72.4	134^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.9%		84	45^th of 565 public elementary schools	92.0%	89	69.2	90.0		69.2	90.0			$15,615	$382	$15,233
MMCRU Marcus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	500 E Fenton St	Marcus	51035	Cherokee County	Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 376-2615	176	12	14.9	42.6%	166 (94.3%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	55.1	299^th of 557 public elementary schools	46.3%		80.5	74^th of 565 public elementary schools	86.9%	225	72.4	63.9		86.2	72.2			$16,564	$450	$16,114
Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 3rd Ave SE	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-4185	273	18	15.0	39.6%	191 (70.0%)	13 (4.8%)	32 (11.7%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (5.1%)	19 (7.0%)	69.1	172^nd of 557 public elementary schools	69.1%		73.9	128^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.3%	44	81.3	79.1	68.1	85.4	76.7	85.4	62.5	$11,634	$416	$11,219
Kluckhohn Elementary School	Public	K-5	1338 Central Ave SE	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-7064	425	28	15.0	32.0%	331 (77.9%)	26 (6.1%)	40 (9.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	21 (4.9%)	59.8	257^th of 557 public elementary schools	53.9%		68.2	180^th of 565 public elementary schools	68.1%	77	66.2	81.4	63.9	75.3	87.1	72.2	65.3	$11,621	$470	$11,152
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 2nd Ave NW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-8121	298	21	14.0	58.1%	169 (56.7%)	13 (4.4%)	88 (29.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)	19 (6.4%)	60.5	248^th of 557 public elementary schools	55.5%		60	247^th of 565 public elementary schools	56.3%	1	72.1	80.4	79.1	79.1	65.2	76.7	58.1	$11,638	$467	$11,173
MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 14th Street	Orange City	51041	Sioux County	MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 737-4606	669	47	14.2	28.3%	499 (74.6%)	6 (0.9%)	140 (20.9%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	12 (1.8%)	91	9^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.4%		90	13^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.7%	4	91.8	93.9	91.1	93.8	91.3	85.7	83.0	$11,247	$384	$10,863
Kingsley Elementary School	Public	K-4	322 Quest Avenue	Kingsley	51028	Plymouth County	Kingsley-Pierson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 378-2861	168	13	12.5	29.2%	149 (88.7%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	60.5	249^th of 557 public elementary schools	55.3%		75.6	113^th of 565 public elementary schools	80.0%	136	57.1	89.7		79.6	82.8			$14,583	$901	$13,681

Frequently Asked Questions about Remsen-Union Elementary School

What district is Remsen-Union Elementary School in?

Remsen-Union Community School District

How many students attend Remsen-Union Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 131 students attended Remsen-Union Elementary School.

Is Remsen-Union Elementary School a good school?

Remsen-Union Elementary School ranks 134^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Remsen-Union Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Remsen-Union Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Remsen-Union Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Remsen-Union Elementary School?

Students at Remsen-Union Elementary School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

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