South Winneshiek Elementary School

Q: Is South Winneshiek Elementary School a good school?

South Winneshiek Elementary School ranks 139 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Winneshiek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ossian, Iowa, serving 191 students in grades PK-4 as part of the South Winneshiek Community School District. The school consistently performs well academically, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on state assessments.

South Winneshiek Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 80.6% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA and 88.9% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 72.9% and 72.7%, respectively. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 12.7 students per teacher in recent years. This is lower than the ratios observed at some nearby schools, such as Valley Elementary (16.6) and West Union Elementary (11.8).

When compared to nearby schools, South Winneshiek Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, but it also serves a more homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White. This is higher than the racial diversity seen in some nearby schools, such as Cora B Darling Elementary in Postville. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at South Winneshiek Elementary School, ranging from 30.68% to 36.65%, is lower than some nearby schools, such as Cora B Darling Elementary (72.12%) and East Campus Elementary (44.66%).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

208 E Brooks St
Ossian, IA 52161-0298

(563) 532-9365

District: South Winneshiek Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
139^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,802

Students who attend South Winneshiek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	South Winneshiek Middle School
High:	South Winneshiek High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 207

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Winneshiek Elementary School ranks better than 75% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.11. (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 (92.3%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Winneshiek Elementary School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare South Winneshiek Elementary School employs 14.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Winneshiek Elementary School is $16,802.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

South Winneshiek Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Winneshiek Community School District 71^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Winneshiek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	44.08	426^th	626	31.9%
2013	48.76	392^nd	624	37.2%
2014	53.28	346^th	603	42.6%
2015	57.20	310^th	616	49.7%
2016	44.70	402^nd	599	32.9%
2017	77.78	95^th	574	83.4%
2018	76.36	101^st	567	82.2%
2019	66.32	202^nd	603	66.5%
2021	37.43	402^nd	567	29.1%
2022	79.31	85^th	574	85.2%
2023	82.17	66^th	565	88.3%
2024	72.11	139^th	557	75.0%

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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 South Winneshiek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	297	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1989	302	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
1990	314	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1991	288	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1992	320	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	322
1993	279	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1994	299	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
1995	258	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
1996	258	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
1997	255	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
1998	268	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1999	255	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
2000	274	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-8	266
2001	256	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
2002	230	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2003	230	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2004	229	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2005	206	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
2006	197	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2007	194	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2008	190	3	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2009	182	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2010	212	1	0	19	2	0	0	0	234
2011	209	1	0	14	2	0	3	0	229
2012	222	0	0	11	2	0	0	0	235
2013	224	0	0	8	1	0	0	0	233
2014	224	0	0	12	1	0	0	0	237
2015	220	0	0	9	1	0	0	0	230
2016	197	0	0	10	1	0	2	0	210
2017	154	0	0	12	0	0	2	0	168
2018	173	0	0	15	0	0	4	0	192
2019	172	2	0	15	0	0	3	0	192
2020	193	2	0	19	0	0	2	0	216
2021	168	2	0	11	0	0	5	0	186
2022	162	1	1	9	0	0	3	0	176
2023	178	0	1	9	0	0	3	0	191
2024	191	0	1	12	0	0	3	0	207

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 South Winneshiek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	300	17.2	17.4	n/a
1989	305	19.3	15.8	9.5
1990	316	19.6	16.1	0
1991	293	19.6	14.9	12.3
1992	322	18.0	17.8	13.7
1993	281	15.5	18.1	13.9
1994	299	13.4	22.3	17.4
1995	260	14.6	17.8	19.6
1996	260	14.6	17.8	19.6
1997	255	14.6	17.5	18
1998	269	21.9	12.3	19.7
1999	256	25.8	9.9	32.4
2000	266	21.9	12.1	29.9
2001	257	17.2	14.9	30.7
2002	230	20.5	11.2	27.8
2003	230	20.5	11.2	27.8
2004	230	24.6	9.3	28.7
2005	206	22.4	9.2	31.6
2006	200	15.0	13.3	32
2007	198	21.7	9.1	35.9
2008	198	19.5	10.2	33.3
2009	187	15.2	12.3	32.1
2010	234	14.6	15.9	38.5
2011	229	19.5	11.6	36.2
2012	235	21.1	11.0	37
2013	233	21.5	10.7	32.2
2014	237	19.9	11.8	32.1
2015	230	19.0	12.1	32.6
2016	210	18.0	11.6	33.3
2017	168	15.9	10.5	34.5
2018	192	15.8	12.0	37.5
2019	192	15.9	12.0	40.1
2020	216	15.9	13.5	42.1
2021	186	15.9	11.6	33.9
2022	176	13.7	12.7	30.7
2023	191	14.9	12.7	36.6
2024	207	14.8	13.9	34.8

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 South Winneshiek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	300	17.2	17.4	n/a
1989	305	19.3	15.8	9.5
1990	316	19.6	16.1	0
1991	293	19.6	14.9	12.3
1992	322	18.0	17.8	13.7
1993	281	15.5	18.1	13.9
1994	299	13.4	22.3	17.4
1995	260	14.6	17.8	19.6
1996	260	14.6	17.8	19.6
1997	255	14.6	17.5	18
1998	269	21.9	12.3	19.7
1999	256	25.8	9.9	32.4
2000	266	21.9	12.1	29.9
2001	257	17.2	14.9	30.7
2002	230	20.5	11.2	27.8
2003	230	20.5	11.2	27.8
2004	230	24.6	9.3	28.7
2005	206	22.4	9.2	31.6
2006	200	15.0	13.3	32
2007	198	21.7	9.1	35.9
2008	198	19.5	10.2	33.3
2009	187	15.2	12.3	32.1
2010	234	14.6	15.9	38.5
2011	229	19.5	11.6	36.2
2012	235	21.1	11.0	37
2013	233	21.5	10.7	32.2
2014	237	19.9	11.8	32.1
2015	230	19.0	12.1	32.6
2016	210	18.0	11.6	33.3
2017	168	15.9	10.5	34.5
2018	192	15.8	12.0	37.5
2019	192	15.9	12.0	40.1
2020	216	15.9	13.5	42.1
2021	186	15.9	11.6	33.9
2022	176	13.7	12.7	30.7
2023	191	14.9	12.7	36.6
2024	207	14.8	13.9	34.8

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 South Winneshiek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$789 (4.7%)	$16,014 (95.3%)	$16,802

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Winneshiek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 202^nd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 66^th of 565 Elementary schools	21.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Winneshiek Elementary School)	76.2	77.1	0.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Winneshiek Community School District)	76.2	77.1	0.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Winneshiek Elementary School)	90.9	91.4	0.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Winneshiek Community School District)	90.9	91.4	0.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Winneshiek Elementary School)	52	82.6	30.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Winneshiek Community School District)	52	82.6	30.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Winneshiek Elementary School)	80	91.3	11.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Winneshiek Community School District)	80	91.3	11.3%
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	192	191	0.5%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	15	9	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	172	178	3.5%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.1%	36.6%	3.5%

Schools Near South Winneshiek 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
South Winneshiek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	208 E Brooks St	Ossian	52161	Winneshiek County	South Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 532-9365	207	15	13.9	34.8%	191 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	72.1	139^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.0%		82.2	66^th of 565 public elementary schools	88.3%	73	71.4	80.6			78.6	88.9				$16,802	$789	$16,014
Postville Early Childhood/Ogden St	Public	PK	210 South Ogden St.	Postville	52162	Allamakee County	Postville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 864-7651	13	1	14.4	69.2%	4 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/REC Center	Public	PK	313 West Post Street	Postville	52162	Allamakee County	Postville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 964-7669	11	1	11.0	36.4%	4 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (63.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Cora B Darling Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	312 W Post	Postville	52162	Allamakee County	Postville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 864-7653	350	31	11.3	80.3%	69 (19.7%)	10 (2.9%)	269 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	15.2	488^th of 557 public elementary schools	12.4%		19.3	485^th of 565 public elementary schools	14.2%	3	44.7	59.4	48.6	55.6	55.3	53.1	54.3	48.1	57.1	$14,595	$1,723	$12,871
Carrie Lee Elementary	Public	3-4	210 Vernon Street	Decorah	52101	Winneshiek County	Decorah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 382-3771	228	16	14.7	29.4%	200 (87.7%)	2 (0.9%)	16 (7.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	76.6	95^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.9%		78.6	95^th of 565 public elementary schools	83.2%		73.7	91.5			78.0	90.6				$13,351	$329	$13,022
John Cline Elementary School	Public	K-2	101 Claiborne Drive	Decorah	52101	Winneshiek County	Decorah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 382-3125	310	27	11.6	24.8%	273 (88.1%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)								(n/a)										$14,070	$725	$13,345
West Side Elementary School	Public	PK-K	301 Center Street	Decorah	52101	Winneshiek County	Decorah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 382-4451	25			40.0%	21 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
West Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	400 North Pine	West Union	52175	Fayette County	North Fayette Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 422-3851	215	20	10.7	43.7%	197 (91.6%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)	81.1				89.2					$15,834	$254	$15,582
Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	23493 Canoe Rd	Elgin	52141	Fayette County	North Fayette Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 422-3851	191	11	17.5	40.3%	170 (89.0%)	2 (1.0%)	14 (7.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	74.1	116^th of 557 public elementary schools	79.2%		49.3	330^th of 565 public elementary schools	41.6%	214	80.0	82.7			86.7	78.7				$15,786	$707	$15,080
Turkey Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3219 St Hwy 24	Jackson Junction	52171	Fayette County	Turkey Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 776-6011	214	17	12.9	37.9%	202 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	80.6	68^th of 557 public elementary schools	87.8%		78.6	98^th of 565 public elementary schools	82.7%	30	86.4	86.4	87.0	81.0	90.9	95.5	78.3	81.0	69.6	$14,773	$743	$14,030

Frequently Asked Questions about South Winneshiek Elementary School

Is South Winneshiek Elementary School a good school?

South Winneshiek Elementary School ranks 139^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Winneshiek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 207 students attended South Winneshiek Elementary School.

What district is South Winneshiek Elementary School in?

South Winneshiek Community School District

What schools do graduates of South Winneshiek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Winneshiek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Winneshiek Middle School
High : South Winneshiek High School

What is the racial makeup of South Winneshiek Elementary School?

Students at South Winneshiek Elementary School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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