Durant Elementary School

Q: Is Durant Elementary School a good school?

Durant Elementary School ranks 220 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Durant Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Sumner, Iowa, part of the Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District. With 197 students, Durant Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic achievement, ranking as high as 55th out of 565 Iowa elementary schools in 2022-2023 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Durant Elementary's strong performance is evident in its ISASP test scores, with 78.6% of 3rd graders and 78.1% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 64.2% and 72.9% statewide. In Math, 71.4% of 3rd graders and 78.1% of 4th graders were proficient or better, surpassing the state averages of 76.3% and 72.7%. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 to 13.1 over the past three years, lower than the nearby Fredericksburg Elementary and the state average.

While Durant Elementary's performance is impressive, it is interesting to note the exceptional results of nearby Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building, which consistently achieves over 90% proficiency in both ELA and Math across multiple grade levels. Additionally, some nearby schools, such as Wings Park Elementary in Oelwein, have a more diverse racial makeup, suggesting that factors beyond just academic performance may play a role in shaping the educational landscape in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

601 West Fifth Street
Sumner, IA 50674

(563) 578-5400

District: Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
220^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,133

Students who attend Durant Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sumner-Fredericksburg Middle School
High:	Sumner-Fredericksburg High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 198

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Durant Elementary School ranks better than 60.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.22. (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 (88.9%), two or more races (7.6%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Durant Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Durant Elementary School employs 14.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Durant Elementary School is $13,133.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District 166^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Durant Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	39.12	463^rd	626	26.0%
2013	51.72	363^rd	624	41.8%
2014	52.69	350^th	603	42.0%
2015	60.24	277^th	616	55.0%
2016	70.79	165^th	599	72.5%
2017	47.63	365^th	574	36.4%
2018	58.87	267^th	567	52.9%
2019	53.37	316^th	603	47.6%
2021	49.87	314^th	567	44.6%
2022	77.17	102^nd	574	82.2%
2023	83.03	55^th	565	90.3%
2024	63.22	220^th	557	60.5%

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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 Durant Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	407	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
1989	389	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
1990	402	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
1991	394	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
1992	398	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
1993	402	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1994	412	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
1995	379	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1996	379	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1997	351	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
1998	347	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1999	360	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
2000	392	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-27	365
2001	345	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2002	325	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2003	325	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2004	327	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2005	247	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2006	233	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2007	239	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2008	232	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
2009	221	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
2010	211	0	0	3	0	0	4	0	218
2011	227	0	0	2	0	0	7	0	236
2012	250	1	0	2	0	0	8	0	261
2013	254	1	1	6	0	0	8	0	270
2014	274	1	1	9	1	0	9	0	295
2015	259	1	1	10	0	0	8	0	279
2016	248	0	0	9	0	0	11	0	268
2017	241	0	0	9	0	0	8	0	258
2018	233	0	0	8	0	0	8	0	249
2019	234	0	0	6	0	0	5	0	245
2020	222	1	0	4	0	0	6	0	233
2021	177	1	0	4	0	0	8	0	190
2022	188	1	0	0	0	0	10	0	199
2023	182	3	0	2	0	0	10	0	197
2024	176	2	0	5	0	0	15	0	198

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 Durant Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	409	21.0	19.4	21
1989	391	21.5	18.1	19.4
1990	404	21.5	18.7	16.6
1991	396	22.7	17.4	19.4
1992	402	24.0	16.7	18.7
1993	408	23.7	17.2	20.1
1994	418	23.5	17.8	18.4
1995	383	23.5	16.3	21.7
1996	383	23.5	16.3	21.7
1997	355	22.7	15.6	15.5
1998	348	21.7	16.0	15.5
1999	361	21.5	16.8	23.3
2000	365	20.0	18.3	23.7
2001	346	23.0	15.0	23.1
2002	325	20.4	15.9	26.5
2003	325	20.4	15.9	26.5
2004	330	21.0	15.7	30.9
2005	248	18.5	13.4	29.4
2006	234	19.4	12.1	27.8
2007	242	17.4	13.9	28.1
2008	233	17.2	13.5	26.6
2009	223	18.0	12.4	21.5
2010	218	17.1	12.7	19.7
2011	236	14.2	16.6	28.8
2012	261	15.3	16.9	28.4
2013	270	19.1	14.1	28.5
2014	295	21.8	13.5	32.5
2015	279	21.0	13.2	32.3
2016	268	20.0	13.4	30.2
2017	258	19.3	13.3	35.3
2018	249	19.9	12.5	35.3
2019	245	19.0	12.8	40.8
2020	233	17.8	13.0	33.5
2021	190	14.5	13.1	28.9
2022	199	16.0	12.4	28.1
2023	197	15.8	12.4	41.1
2024	198	14.8	13.3	40.9

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 Durant Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	409	21.0	19.4	21
1989	391	21.5	18.1	19.4
1990	404	21.5	18.7	16.6
1991	396	22.7	17.4	19.4
1992	402	24.0	16.7	18.7
1993	408	23.7	17.2	20.1
1994	418	23.5	17.8	18.4
1995	383	23.5	16.3	21.7
1996	383	23.5	16.3	21.7
1997	355	22.7	15.6	15.5
1998	348	21.7	16.0	15.5
1999	361	21.5	16.8	23.3
2000	365	20.0	18.3	23.7
2001	346	23.0	15.0	23.1
2002	325	20.4	15.9	26.5
2003	325	20.4	15.9	26.5
2004	330	21.0	15.7	30.9
2005	248	18.5	13.4	29.4
2006	234	19.4	12.1	27.8
2007	242	17.4	13.9	28.1
2008	233	17.2	13.5	26.6
2009	223	18.0	12.4	21.5
2010	218	17.1	12.7	19.7
2011	236	14.2	16.6	28.8
2012	261	15.3	16.9	28.4
2013	270	19.1	14.1	28.5
2014	295	21.8	13.5	32.5
2015	279	21.0	13.2	32.3
2016	268	20.0	13.4	30.2
2017	258	19.3	13.3	35.3
2018	249	19.9	12.5	35.3
2019	245	19.0	12.8	40.8
2020	233	17.8	13.0	33.5
2021	190	14.5	13.1	28.9
2022	199	16.0	12.4	28.1
2023	197	15.8	12.4	41.1
2024	198	14.8	13.3	40.9

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 Durant Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$457 (3.5%)	$12,676 (96.5%)	$13,133

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Durant Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 316^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 55^th of 565 Elementary schools	42.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Durant Elementary School)	61.1	91.2	30.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District)	59.7	86.3	26.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Durant Elementary School)	63.9	85.3	21.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District)	59.7	82.4	22.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Durant Elementary School)	75.9	94.1	18.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District)	76.7	90	13.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Durant Elementary School)	82.8	79.4	3.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District)	81.4	82	0.6%
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	245	197	19.6%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	2	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	234	182	22.2%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.8%	41.1%	0.3%

Schools Near Durant 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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Durant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	601 West Fifth Street	Sumner	50674	Bremer County	Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 578-5400	198	15	13.3	40.9%	176 (88.9%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.6%)	63.2	220^th of 557 public elementary schools	60.5%		83	55^th of 565 public elementary schools	90.3%	165	78.6	78.1					71.4	78.1							$13,133	$457	$12,676
Tripoli Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 9th Ave SW	Tripoli	50676	Bremer County	Tripoli Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 882-4203	220	11	19.1	43.6%	209 (95.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	76.9	92^nd of 557 public elementary schools	83.5%		71.6	149^th of 565 public elementary schools	73.6%	57	60.6	90.0	90.3				72.7	100.0	93.5				90.3		$14,475	$963	$13,512
Fredericksburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	401 E High St	Fredericksburg	50630	Chickasaw County	Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 237-5364	127	9	13.5	36.2%	115 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.5%)								(n/a)															$13,263	$269	$12,994
Readlyn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 E 4th St	Readlyn	50668	Bremer County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 279-3323	118	10	12.3	22.0%	108 (91.5%)	3 (2.5%)	5 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	79.5	76^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.4%		83.7	48^th of 565 public elementary schools	91.5%	28	76.9	68.8	76.2	93.8			92.3	81.3	90.5	100.0			76.2		$26,450	$966	$25,485
West Central PK - 8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	305 Pember	Maynard	50655	Fayette County	West Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 637-2283	244	15	16.2	52.5%	222 (91.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	42.3	380^th of 557 public elementary schools	31.8%		46.2	360^th of 565 public elementary schools	36.3%	20	59.1	61.1	56.0	71.4	60.0	65.5	77.3	77.8	76.0	64.3	55.0	62.1	56.0	58.6	$12,835	$581	$12,254
Fairbank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 5th St N	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 635-2071	184	15	12.4	22.8%	177 (96.2%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)															$6,840	$108	$6,733
Wings Park Elementary School	Public	1-4	111 8th Ave NE	Oelwein	50662	Fayette County	Oelwein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 283-1982	323	29	10.9	61.0%	257 (79.6%)	3 (0.9%)	31 (9.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.6%)	28	449^th of 557 public elementary schools	19.4%		37.1	419^th of 565 public elementary schools	25.8%	30	51.8	68.8					67.4	57.5							$14,020	$762	$13,258
Little Husky Learning Center	Public	PK-K	317 8th Ave SE Suite D	Oelwein	50622	Bremer County	Oelwein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 283-2302	184	10	18.4	50.5%	143 (77.7%)	5 (2.7%)	15 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (11.4%)								(n/a)															$11,663	$762	$10,901
Rural Elementary School #4	Public	K-8	1153 Denison Ave	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 635-2071	18	2	8.9	16.7%	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$6,792	$108	$6,685
Rural Elementary School #1	Public	K-8	1099 Amish Blvd	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 635-2071	27	2	13.3	11.1%	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$9,040	$108	$8,933

Frequently Asked Questions about Durant Elementary School

Is Durant Elementary School a good school?

Durant Elementary School ranks 220^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Durant Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 198 students attended Durant Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Durant Elementary School?

Students at Durant Elementary School are 89% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Durant Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Sumner-Fredericksburg Middle School
High : Sumner-Fredericksburg High School

What district is Durant Elementary School in?

Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District

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