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AGWSR Elementary School

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AGWSR Elementary School ranks 357 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

357^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 38% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

AGWSR Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ackley, Iowa, serving 204 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the AGWSR Community School District, which is ranked 223 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key area of concern for AGWSR Elementary is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.5% to 23.4% over the past few years. This is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of some nearby schools like Alden Elementary (21.6%) and Parkersburg Elementary (21.6%). The school's academic performance has also been mixed, with 5th-grade students scoring 62.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 69.8%. Additionally, AGWSR Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.22% to 42.16% over the past few years.

When comparing AGWSR Elementary to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. For example, Alden Elementary and Aplington Elementary, which are in different districts, have generally higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates than AGWSR Elementary. This suggests that factors beyond just the school district may be influencing student performance. Additionally, AGWSR Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 162 out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 404 out of 574 in 2021-2022, indicating potential instability or inconsistency in the school's performance.

227

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,712

Per pupil spending ?

50.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1004 4th Ave
Ackley, IA 50601

(641) 847-2611

District: AGWSR Community School District

Students who attend AGWSR Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	AGWSR Middle School
High:	AGWSR High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 36th percentile in 2015 → 38th in 2025

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Iowa avg71%

357^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 38%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

223^rd of 313AGWSR Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	46.7	357 of 576	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.6	372 of 557	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.6	195 of 565	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.6	404 of 574	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.0	371 of 567	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.0	270 of 603	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.2	192 of 567	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.9	162 of 574	71.8%	★★★★☆
2016	59.1	290 of 599	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	49.4	395 of 616	35.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics74%~ state avg

English Language Arts68%-3 vs state

Science60%-5 vs state

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Schools Near AGWSR Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
AGWSR Elementary School	Public	K-5	1004 4th Ave	Ackley	50601	Hardin County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 847-2611	227	18	12.8	50.7%	195 (85.9%)	2 (0.9%)	23 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	46.7	357^th of 576 public elementary schools	38.0%		43.6	372^nd of 557 public elementary schools	33.2%	15	65.9	75.0	62.2	65.9	79.5	78.4	59.5	$14,712	$626	$14,087
The Cougars Den	Public	PK-K	413 State St	Ackley	50601	Hardin County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 847-2699	35	2	17.5	22.9%	31 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Aplington Elementary School	Public	3-5	215 10th St	Aplington	50604	Butler County	Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 347-6621	165	12	14.2	30.9%	148 (89.7%)	4 (2.4%)	6 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	56	284^th of 576 public elementary schools	50.7%		70.8	153^rd of 557 public elementary schools	72.5%	131	60.9	69.4	78.0	82.6	71.4	76.3	71.2	$10,716	$336	$10,380
AGWSR Elementary at Wellsburg	Public	PK, KG-2	609 S Monroe	Wellsburg	50680	Grundy County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 869-5121	59	5	12.2	33.9%	55 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)								(n/a)								$11,558	$170	$11,389
Rock Run Elementary	Public	2-5	710 North St	Iowa Falls	50126	Hardin County	Iowa Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 648-6420	292	28	10.2	40.1%	247 (84.6%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (9.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)	79.1	83^rd of 576 public elementary schools	85.6%		72.5	132^nd of 557 public elementary schools	76.3%	49	75.0	89.7	81.9	86.1	86.8	87.5	75.0	$11,715	$370	$11,345
Pineview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	1510 Washington Ave	Iowa Falls	50126	Hardin County	Iowa Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 648-6410	281	16	17.2	40.2%	228 (81.1%)	1 (0.4%)	32 (11.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)								(n/a)								$13,667	$677	$12,990
Eldora-New Providence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 10th St	Eldora	50627	Hardin County	Eldora-New Providence Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 939-9350	242	21	11.5	46.3%	215 (88.8%)	3 (1.2%)	17 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	45.2	368^th of 576 public elementary schools	36.1%		63.9	211^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.1%	157	72.7	74.3	58.5	81.8	77.1	56.1	63.4	$14,520	$1,122	$13,398
Parkersburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	602 Lincoln	Parkersburg	50665	Butler County	Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 346-2446	211	18	11.7	30.8%	189 (89.6%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.2%)								(n/a)								$13,115	$589	$12,526
South Side Elementary School	Public	1-4	507 4th Ave SE	Hampton	50441	Franklin County	Hampton-Dumont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 456-2261	303	23	13.1	60.4%	165 (54.5%)	4 (1.3%)	129 (42.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	35.1	436^th of 576 public elementary schools	24.3%		45.3	361^st of 557 public elementary schools	35.2%	75	57.4	70.8		60.3	78.5			$14,304	$1,011	$13,294
North Side Elementary School	Public	PK-K	114 11th Place NE	Hampton	50441	Franklin County	Hampton-Dumont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 456-4481	145	10	14.5	59.3%	71 (49.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (50.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)								$14,812	$589	$14,224

Frequently Asked Questions about AGWSR Elementary School

What schools do graduates of AGWSR Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : AGWSR Middle School
High : AGWSR High School

What district is AGWSR Elementary School in?

AGWSR Community School District

What is the racial makeup of AGWSR Elementary School?

Students at AGWSR Elementary School are 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is AGWSR Elementary School a good school?

AGWSR Elementary School ranks 357^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend AGWSR Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 227 students attended AGWSR Elementary School.

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