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Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building

Public Grades K-5

4^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building is a highly-rated public elementary school serving 442 students in grades K-5 in Denver, Iowa. Part of the Denver Community School District, which is ranked 1 out of 313 districts in the state, this school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with a current ranking of 4 out of 576 for the 2024-2025 school year.

Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 96.3% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ISASP/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 71.5%. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.8 to 15.7 over the past few years. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 13.35% to 14.56%, which is lower than some nearby schools like Cunningham School, which has a much higher rate.

The consistent high performance of Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building, along with the strong academic results of the Denver Community School District, indicate a sustained commitment to providing a quality education. Factors such as the school's low student-teacher ratio, effective teaching practices, and supportive learning environment may contribute to its exceptional outcomes. Overall, Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building is a standout institution in the region, offering an exceptional educational experience for its students.

431

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,205

Per pupil spending ?

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

530 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622

(319) 984-5611

District: Denver Community School District

Students who attend Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building usually attend:

Middle:	Denver Middle School
High:	Denver Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Hispanic:

0.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2015 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (94% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Iowa elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school94%

District avg94%

Iowa avg71%

4^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 1% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 313Denver 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	93.4	4 of 576	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.7	2 of 557	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.1	2 of 565	99.6%	★★★★★
2022	92.1	10 of 574	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	90.4	18 of 567	96.8%	★★★★★
2019	85.1	53 of 603	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	85.1	37 of 567	93.5%	★★★★★
2017	86.4	22 of 574	96.2%	★★★★★
2016	77.3	95 of 599	84.1%	★★★★☆
2015	83.9	30 of 616	95.1%	★★★★★
2014	80.4	61 of 603	89.9%	★★★★★
2013	65.6	210 of 624	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.2	213 of 626	66.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics96%+22 vs state

Science93%+28 vs state

English Language Arts93%+21 vs state

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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 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
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building	Public	K-5	530 Lincoln	Denver	50622	Bremer County	Denver Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 984-5611	431	29	14.9	12.1%	413 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.6%)	93.4	4^th of 576 public elementary schools	99.3%		93.7	2^nd of 557 public elementary schools	99.6%	2	88.7	91.9	96.3		96.8	95.3	96.3		92.6	$11,205	$377	$10,829
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	107	10	11.1	20.6%	97 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	73.6	133^rd of 576 public elementary schools	76.9%		79.5	76^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.4%	57	83.3	84.6	68.8	80.0	100.0	92.3	75.0	85.0	75.0	$26,450	$966	$25,485
Janesville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 Barrick Rd	Janesville	50647	Bremer County	Janesville Consolidated School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 987-2581	269	21	13.0	14.9%	252 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	62	245^th of 576 public elementary schools	57.5%		84.5	40^th of 557 public elementary schools	92.8%	205	61.3	87.2	86.4		64.5	87.2	68.2		77.3	$12,744	$369	$12,374
North Ridge Elementary	Public	K-4	101 North Ridge Parkway	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(319) 352-5665	397	28	14.3	20.4%	353 (88.9%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)								(n/a)
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	219	13	16.2	39.3%	206 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	53.1	308^th of 576 public elementary schools	46.5%		76.9	92^nd of 557 public elementary schools	83.5%	216	59.4	65.6	81.0		71.9	74.2	90.5		85.7	$14,475	$963	$13,512
North Cedar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2419 Fern Ave	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 553-2810	292	22	13.3	49.7%	221 (75.7%)	25 (8.6%)	13 (4.5%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (9.6%)	47.6	348^th of 576 public elementary schools	39.6%		63.9	209^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.5%	139	69.7	64.1	82.2	76.9	72.7	64.1	68.9	71.8	64.4	$14,328	$519	$13,809
Prairie West Elementary	Public	K-4	401 30th Street NW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(319) 352-5665	252	18	14.0	23.4%	218 (86.5%)	7 (2.8%)	11 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	302 Cedar Bend St	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-1990	463	38	12.0	81.0%	103 (22.2%)	210 (45.4%)	55 (11.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	67 (14.5%)	19.5	491^st of 576 public elementary schools	14.8%		15.4	486^th of 557 public elementary schools	12.7%	5	64.5	62.5	46.6		61.3	62.5	60.3		36.2	$14,309	$1,947	$12,361
Cunningham School	Public	PK, KG-5	1224 Mobile St	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2600	443	35	12.6	91.4%	32 (7.2%)	258 (58.2%)	50 (11.3%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (8.8%)	60 (13.5%)	3.8	561^st of 576 public elementary schools	2.6%		3.2	545^th of 557 public elementary schools	2.2%	16	33.9	42.4	32.8		58.1	31.8	52.5		21.7	$14,512	$2,793	$11,718
Dunkerton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	509 Canfield	Dunkerton	50626	Black Hawk County	Dunkerton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 822-4295	215	16	13.6	38.6%	193 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.6%)	71	161^st of 576 public elementary schools	72.0%		62.4	226^th of 557 public elementary schools	59.4%	65	75.0	83.9	71.4		86.1	83.9	85.7		66.7	$16,160	$483	$15,676

Frequently Asked Questions about Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building

How many students attend Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building?

In the 2024-25 school year, 431 students attended Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building.

Is Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building a good school?

Yes! Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building?

Students at Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building in?

Denver Community School District

What schools do graduates of Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building attend?

Students who attend Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building usually go on to attend:

Middle : Denver Middle School
High : Denver Senior High School

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