Schleswig Elementary School

Summary:

Schleswig Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades K-4 in the Schleswig Community School District in Schleswig, Iowa. With just 69 students, the school consistently performs above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP).

Schleswig Elementary has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Iowa elementary schools in recent years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 96th out of 557 Iowa elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This high performance is likely due to the school's low student-teacher ratio, which has ranged from 8.9 to 11.7 students per teacher over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

When compared to nearby schools, Schleswig Elementary stands out. The highest-ranked nearby school, Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School, has similar academic performance but a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.6. Other nearby schools, such as Mapleton Elementary School and the Odebolt-Arthur-Battle Creek-Ida Grove schools, have lower academic proficiency rates in some grade levels compared to Schleswig. The Denison Community School District, which includes the more diverse Broadway Elementary and Denison Elementary schools, has lower academic performance and a higher percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch compared to Schleswig.


Detail:

Public K-4

 714 Date Street
       Schleswig, IA  51461-0250


(712) 676-3314

District: Schleswig Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
96th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,453 Help


Students who attend Schleswig Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Schleswig Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  76

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.6%
Hispanic:
18.4%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Schleswig Elementary School ranks better than 82.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.56. (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 (77.6%), Hispanic (18.4%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Schleswig Elementary School is 10.9. (See more...)
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Compare Schleswig Elementary School employs 6.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Schleswig Elementary School is $21,453.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Schleswig Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Schleswig Community School District 159th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Schleswig Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 61.98 250th 626 60.1%
2013 47.69 407th 624 34.8%
2014 38.18 461st 603 23.5%
2015 67.28 217th 616 64.8%
2016 77.52 93rd 599 84.5%
2017 72.69 140th 574 75.6%
2018 76.00 107th 567 81.1%
2019 55.74 289th 603 52.1%
2021 57.52 259th 567 54.3%
2022 82.28 71st 574 87.6%
2023 78.79 93rd 565 83.5%
2024 76.56 96th 557 82.8%
See the entire list of Iowa Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Schleswig Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, July 12, 2010

Open Quote This school is kind of a hidden treasure in the area. They consistantly score very high on all exams and are miles ahead in using technology. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Schleswig Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1989 131 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1990 137 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1991 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1992 116 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1993 111 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1994 119 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1995 106 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1996 106 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 106
1997 109 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1998 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1999 96 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2000 107 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a -7 102
2001 97 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2002 87 1 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 97
2003 87 1 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 97
2004 110 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2005 109 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2006 96 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2007 93 2 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2008 90 3 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2009 80 4 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2010 83 4 0 19 0 0 0 0 106
2011 81 4 0 26 1 0 0 0 112
2012 84 2 0 25 0 0 0 0 111
2013 94 2 0 21 0 0 0 0 117
2014 105 2 0 10 0 0 3 0 120
2015 110 1 0 10 0 1 3 0 125
2016 106 1 0 7 0 1 1 0 116
2017 101 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 107
2018 89 0 2 10 0 1 0 0 102
2019 79 0 1 10 0 1 0 0 91
2020 80 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 92
2021 71 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 86
2022 67 0 1 12 0 0 0 0 80
2023 58 0 2 9 0 0 0 0 69
2024 59 0 1 14 0 0 2 0 76

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 Schleswig Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 131 9.0 14.5 0
1989 132 0.9 146.6 29.5
1990 138 9.0 15.3 31.9
1991 131 8.5 15.4 32.1
1992 121 9.0 13.4 36.4
1993 115 7.5 15.3 13.9
1994 123 7.7 16.0 39.8
1995 106 8.5 12.5 24.5
1996 106 8.5 12.5 24.5
1997 109 9.5 11.5 23.9
1998 110 9.0 12.2 19.1
1999 97 8.1 12.0 32
2000 102 8.5 12.0 28.4
2001 100 7.5 13.3 30
2002 97 9.0 10.8 36.1
2003 97 9.0 10.8 36.1
2004 114 10.8 10.6 33.3
2005 116 11.4 10.2 40.5
2006 106 11.8 9.0 40.6
2007 107 10.4 10.3 38.3
2008 110 10.0 11.0 40
2009 101 10.2 9.9 39.6
2010 106 10.2 10.3 50.9
2011 112 12.0 9.3 58.9
2012 111 10.1 10.9 55
2013 117 11.4 10.1 60.7
2014 120 10.9 10.9 50.8
2015 125 10.0 12.5 44
2016 116 11.0 10.5 37.1
2017 107 10.9 9.7 34.6
2018 102 10.2 10.0 30.4
2019 91 10.3 8.8 44
2020 92 9.4 9.7 43.5
2021 86 9.6 8.9 48.8
2022 80 6.8 11.7 46.3
2023 69 7.0 9.8 43.5
2024 76 6.9 10.9 44.7

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 Schleswig Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 131 9.0 14.5 0
1989 132 0.9 146.6 29.5
1990 138 9.0 15.3 31.9
1991 131 8.5 15.4 32.1
1992 121 9.0 13.4 36.4
1993 115 7.5 15.3 13.9
1994 123 7.7 16.0 39.8
1995 106 8.5 12.5 24.5
1996 106 8.5 12.5 24.5
1997 109 9.5 11.5 23.9
1998 110 9.0 12.2 19.1
1999 97 8.1 12.0 32
2000 102 8.5 12.0 28.4
2001 100 7.5 13.3 30
2002 97 9.0 10.8 36.1
2003 97 9.0 10.8 36.1
2004 114 10.8 10.6 33.3
2005 116 11.4 10.2 40.5
2006 106 11.8 9.0 40.6
2007 107 10.4 10.3 38.3
2008 110 10.0 11.0 40
2009 101 10.2 9.9 39.6
2010 106 10.2 10.3 50.9
2011 112 12.0 9.3 58.9
2012 111 10.1 10.9 55
2013 117 11.4 10.1 60.7
2014 120 10.9 10.9 50.8
2015 125 10.0 12.5 44
2016 116 11.0 10.5 37.1
2017 107 10.9 9.7 34.6
2018 102 10.2 10.0 30.4
2019 91 10.3 8.8 44
2020 92 9.4 9.7 43.5
2021 86 9.6 8.9 48.8
2022 80 6.8 11.7 46.3
2023 69 7.0 9.8 43.5
2024 76 6.9 10.9 44.7

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 Schleswig Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $784 (3.7%) $20,669 (96.3%) $21,453

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Schleswig Elementary School

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 289th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 93rd of 565 Elementary schools
 31.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schleswig Elementary School)72.285.7
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schleswig Community School District)72.285.7
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Schleswig Elementary School)55.685.7
 30.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Schleswig Community School District)55.685.7
 30.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Schleswig Elementary School)72.275
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Schleswig Community School District)72.275
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Schleswig Elementary School)88.991.7
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Schleswig Community School District)88.991.7
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9169
 24.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic109
 10%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7958
 26.6%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%43.5%
 0.5%


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Schleswig Elementary School ranks 96th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 76 students attended Schleswig Elementary School.

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

Middle : Schleswig Middle School

Students at Schleswig Elementary School are 78% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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