Stanton Elementary School

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Stanton Elementary School ranks 174 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Stanton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 128 students in grades K-5 in the Stanton Community School District in Stanton, Iowa. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 79.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 76.3%, respectively. Similarly, 5th graders at Stanton Elementary had 72.2% proficiency in ELA and 88.9% in Mathematics, surpassing the state averages of 69% and 70.7%.

Stanton Elementary has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top third of Iowa elementary schools in recent years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 174th out of 557 elementary schools in the state, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's position has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 51st to 179th, indicating that its performance may be influenced by factors beyond its control.

While Stanton Elementary outperforms many nearby schools in academic proficiency, it has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 22.2, which is higher than the ratios of some nearby schools like Corning Elementary and Griswold Elementary. Additionally, Stanton Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 46.09%, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public K-5

605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573

(712) 829-2171

District: Stanton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
174^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,043

Students who attend Stanton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Stanton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.0

Number of students: 133

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stanton Elementary School ranks better than 68.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.01. (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 (89.5%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stanton Elementary School is 23. (See more...)

Compare Stanton Elementary School employs 5.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stanton Elementary School is $12,043.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Stanton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanton Community School District 114^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stanton Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	73.02	114^th	626	81.8%
2013	76.73	74^th	624	88.1%
2014	61.26	261^st	603	56.7%
2015	75.35	120^th	616	80.5%
2016	65.45	235^th	599	60.8%
2017	81.27	54^th	574	90.6%
2018	81.09	57^th	567	89.9%
2019	74.64	134^th	603	77.8%
2021	75.48	116^th	567	79.5%
2022	84.35	51^st	574	91.1%
2023	68.36	179^th	565	68.3%
2024	69.01	174^th	557	68.8%

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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 Stanton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	173	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
1989	167	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1990	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1991	156	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
1992	161	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
1993	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1994	160	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
1995	163	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
1996	163	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
1997	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1998	166	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	170
1999	167	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	171
2000	176	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	-7	172
2001	175	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	177
2002	144	2	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	149
2003	144	2	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	149
2004	143	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	146
2005	135	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	138
2006	133	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2007	127	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
2008	123	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
2009	126	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
2010	129	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	130
2011	116	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	117
2012	100	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	101
2013	102	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	103
2014	96	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	96
2015	95	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	95
2016	109	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	110
2017	109	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	111
2018	115	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	117
2019	102	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	106
2020	104	0	0	4	0	0	2	0	110
2021	113	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	119
2022	117	0	0	3	1	0	3	0	124
2023	118	0	0	1	1	0	8	0	128
2024	119	0	0	5	1	0	8	0	133

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 Stanton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	173	9.2	18.8	17.3
1989	167	9.2	18.1	11.4
1990	165	9.2	17.9	7.9
1991	156	9.2	16.9	11.5
1992	161	9.0	17.8	12.4
1993	151	9.2	16.4	11.9
1994	160	9.2	17.4	14.4
1995	163	9.2	17.7	10.4
1996	163	9.2	17.7	10.4
1997	165	9.2	17.9	11.5
1998	170	9.2	18.5	13.5
1999	171	9.2	18.6	18.1
2000	172	9.6	17.9	20.1
2001	177	8.7	20.3	22
2002	149	11.7	12.7	25.5
2003	149	11.7	12.7	25.5
2004	146	12.7	11.5	26
2005	138	12.7	10.9	21.7
2006	135	12.7	10.6	22.2
2007	128	12.7	10.1	18
2008	124	11.2	11.1	12.1
2009	129	11.3	11.4	20.2
2010	130	10.7	12.0	20.8
2011	117	8.2	14.2	27.4
2012	101	8.0	12.6	23.8
2013	103	8.0	12.8	31.1
2014	96	7.9	12.0	32.3
2015	95	7.0	13.5	27.4
2016	110	9.0	12.2	30.9
2017	111	8.0	13.8	39.6
2018	117	6.5	17.9	33.3
2019	106	6.9	15.3	30.2
2020	110	6.8	16.1	40.9
2021	119	6.7	17.6	34.5
2022	124	6.7	18.5	38.7
2023	128	5.7	22.2	46.1
2024	133	5.7	23.0	36.1

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 Stanton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	173	9.2	18.8	17.3
1989	167	9.2	18.1	11.4
1990	165	9.2	17.9	7.9
1991	156	9.2	16.9	11.5
1992	161	9.0	17.8	12.4
1993	151	9.2	16.4	11.9
1994	160	9.2	17.4	14.4
1995	163	9.2	17.7	10.4
1996	163	9.2	17.7	10.4
1997	165	9.2	17.9	11.5
1998	170	9.2	18.5	13.5
1999	171	9.2	18.6	18.1
2000	172	9.6	17.9	20.1
2001	177	8.7	20.3	22
2002	149	11.7	12.7	25.5
2003	149	11.7	12.7	25.5
2004	146	12.7	11.5	26
2005	138	12.7	10.9	21.7
2006	135	12.7	10.6	22.2
2007	128	12.7	10.1	18
2008	124	11.2	11.1	12.1
2009	129	11.3	11.4	20.2
2010	130	10.7	12.0	20.8
2011	117	8.2	14.2	27.4
2012	101	8.0	12.6	23.8
2013	103	8.0	12.8	31.1
2014	96	7.9	12.0	32.3
2015	95	7.0	13.5	27.4
2016	110	9.0	12.2	30.9
2017	111	8.0	13.8	39.6
2018	117	6.5	17.9	33.3
2019	106	6.9	15.3	30.2
2020	110	6.8	16.1	40.9
2021	119	6.7	17.6	34.5
2022	124	6.7	18.5	38.7
2023	128	5.7	22.2	46.1
2024	133	5.7	23.0	36.1

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 Stanton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$476 (4.0%)	$11,568 (96.1%)	$12,043

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stanton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 134^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 179^th of 565 Elementary schools	9.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Elementary School)	71.4	66.7	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Community School District)	71.4	66.7	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stanton Elementary School)	81	75	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stanton Community School District)	81	75	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Elementary School)	72.7	66.7	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Community School District)	72.7	66.7	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Elementary School)	90.9	83.3	7.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Community School District)	90.9	83.3	7.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Elementary School)	76.9	82.1	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Community School District)	76.9	82.1	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Elementary School)	92.3	82.1	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Community School District)	92.3	82.1	10.2%
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	106	128	20.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	102	118	15.7%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.2%	46.1%	15.9%

Schools Near Stanton 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
Stanton Elementary School	Public	K-5	605 Elliott Street	Stanton	51573	Montgomery County	Stanton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 829-2171	133	6	23.0	36.1%	119 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.0%)	69	174^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.8%		68.4	179^th of 565 public elementary schools	68.3%	5	79.2	75.0	72.2		79.2	79.2	88.9		66.7	$12,043	$476	$11,568
Inman Elementary School	Public	K-6	900 Inman Drive	Red Oak	51566	Montgomery County	Red Oak Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 623-6635	517	36	14.4	59.6%	447 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	15.3	487^th of 557 public elementary schools	12.6%		19.9	482^nd of 565 public elementary schools	14.7%	5	41.1	51.9	53.4	56.2	60.3	54.4	56.9	49.3	60.3	$13,647	$822	$12,825
Red Oak Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	400 W. 2nd Street	Red Oak	51566	Montgomery County	Red Oak Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 623-6630	50	3	16.6	70.0%	43 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)										$16,328	$822	$15,506
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	219 Central Avenue	Villisca	50864	Montgomery County	Villisca Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 826-5982	119	9	12.9	58.0%	113 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	64.1	208^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.7%		64.9	202^nd of 565 public elementary schools	64.2%	6	61.5	86.7	72.7		76.9	86.7	63.6		72.7	$16,557	$1,288	$15,269
Essex Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Forbes St	Essex	51638	Page County	Essex Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 379-3114	121	8	14.5	48.8%	113 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	18.1	478^th of 557 public elementary schools	14.2%		50.4	324^th of 565 public elementary schools	42.7%	154	39.1	28.6	53.8		56.5	50.0	69.2		61.5	$15,793	$829	$14,965
Griswold Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 Madison St.	Griswold	51535	Cass County	Griswold Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 778-2154	239	21	11.6	49.4%	224 (93.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	46.6	350^th of 557 public elementary schools	37.2%		49.3	327^th of 565 public elementary schools	42.1%	23	70.0	56.7	54.8		90.0	70.0	77.4		51.6
Garfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	901 S. 15th	Clarinda	51632	Page County	Clarinda Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 542-4510	562	41	13.5	48.6%	512 (91.1%)	6 (1.1%)	19 (3.4%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.4%)	44.8	365^th of 557 public elementary schools	34.5%		47.6	348^th of 565 public elementary schools	38.4%	17	51.4	69.3	63.1	73.2	79.2	84.0	63.1	71.8	53.8	$9,763	$407	$9,357
Corning Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1012 10th St	Corning	50841	Adams County	Corning Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 322-4020	212	19	10.9	46.7%	195 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	52.7	316^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.3%		72.9	136^th of 565 public elementary schools	75.9%	180	64.5	68.8	74.3		67.7	75.0	74.3		62.9	$15,382	$1,040	$14,342
East Mills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	58962 380th St	Hastings	51540	Mills County	East Mills Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 624-8696	239	24	9.7	46.0%	223 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	49.9	331^st of 557 public elementary schools	40.6%		37.4	417^th of 565 public elementary schools	26.2%	86	72.0	59.3	75.0	63.6	80.0	77.8	78.6	66.7	60.7	$13,482	$675	$12,807

Frequently Asked Questions about Stanton Elementary School

What district is Stanton Elementary School in?

Stanton Community School District

Is Stanton Elementary School a good school?

Stanton Elementary School ranks 174^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Stanton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 133 students attended Stanton Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Stanton Elementary School attend?

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

High : Stanton High School

What is the racial makeup of Stanton Elementary School?

Students at Stanton Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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