Dunkerton Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 509 Canfield
       Dunkerton, IA  50626


(319) 822-4295

District: Dunkerton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 565 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,160 Help


Students who attend Dunkerton Elementary usually attend:

High:    Dunkerton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  203

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Two or more races:
3.9%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.8% Help


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Compare Details Dunkerton Elementary ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunkerton Elementary is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunkerton Elementary is $16,160.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Dunkerton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunkerton Community School District 114th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dunkerton Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 60.40 271st 626 56.7%
2013 48.50 398th 624 36.2%
2014 53.96 337th 603 44.1%
2015 48.73 399th 616 35.2%
2016 72.29 144th 599 76.0%
2017 53.44 327th 574 43.0%
2018 54.14 309th 567 45.5%
2019 48.89 345th 603 42.8%
2021 59.69 243rd 567 57.1%
2022 72.79 137th 574 76.1%
2023 87.02 27th 565 95.2%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dunkerton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 264 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1989 286 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1990 301 3 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1991 319 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1992 318 3 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 330
1993 311 2 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 323
1994 280 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 260 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1996 260 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1997 299 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1998 280 2 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 275 0 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2000 291 0 11 3 2 n/a n/a -16 291
2001 253 0 12 0 1 n/a n/a 0 266
2002 244 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2003 244 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2004 269 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2005 282 5 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2006 284 5 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2007 312 5 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2008 282 6 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2009 282 5 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2010 281 0 2 5 0 1 20 0 309
2011 269 1 2 5 0 1 15 0 293
2012 264 0 0 3 0 1 15 0 283
2013 256 1 0 4 0 0 17 0 278
2014 261 2 0 4 0 0 15 0 282
2015 251 3 0 4 0 0 12 0 270
2016 242 3 0 4 0 0 14 0 263
2017 199 2 0 4 0 0 8 0 213
2018 188 2 0 2 0 0 7 0 199
2019 180 1 0 4 0 0 10 0 195
2020 172 1 0 3 0 0 10 0 186
2021 162 1 0 3 0 0 9 0 175
2022 185 0 0 3 0 0 10 0 198
2023 188 0 0 6 1 0 8 0 203

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 Dunkerton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 13.7 19.3 n/a
1989 296 15.1 19.6 9.8
1990 312 20.1 15.5 0
1991 319 16.8 18.9 13.2
1992 330 18.0 18.3 17.9
1993 323 19.8 16.3 20.4
1994 282 16.5 17.1 16.7
1995 268 18.3 14.6 19
1996 268 18.3 14.6 19
1997 306 18.2 16.8 12.7
1998 297 18.8 15.8 14.1
1999 288 20.6 14.0 21.5
2000 291 19.6 14.8 16.6
2001 266 21.1 12.6 30.1
2002 244 20.2 12.1 34
2003 244 20.2 12.1 34
2004 269 24.9 10.8 37.2
2005 295 22.4 13.2 32.2
2006 298 21.1 14.1 30.9
2007 328 20.8 15.8 28.4
2008 299 21.3 14.0 31.1
2009 295 22.7 13.0 33.2
2010 309 22.4 13.7 39.8
2011 293 21.8 13.4 44.7
2012 283 20.2 14.0 40.3
2013 278 21.9 12.6 37.1
2014 282 21.8 12.9 37.2
2015 270 21.0 12.8 44.8
2016 263 21.0 12.5 40.7
2017 213 20.6 10.2 34.3
2018 199 18.8 10.5 37.2
2019 195 17.8 10.9 37.9
2020 186 18.8 9.8 33.9
2021 175 18.8 9.2 38.3
2022 198 16.9 11.7 37.4
2023 203 16.4 12.3 48.8

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 Dunkerton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 13.7 19.3 n/a
1989 296 15.1 19.6 9.8
1990 312 20.1 15.5 0
1991 319 16.8 18.9 13.2
1992 330 18.0 18.3 17.9
1993 323 19.8 16.3 20.4
1994 282 16.5 17.1 16.7
1995 268 18.3 14.6 19
1996 268 18.3 14.6 19
1997 306 18.2 16.8 12.7
1998 297 18.8 15.8 14.1
1999 288 20.6 14.0 21.5
2000 291 19.6 14.8 16.6
2001 266 21.1 12.6 30.1
2002 244 20.2 12.1 34
2003 244 20.2 12.1 34
2004 269 24.9 10.8 37.2
2005 295 22.4 13.2 32.2
2006 298 21.1 14.1 30.9
2007 328 20.8 15.8 28.4
2008 299 21.3 14.0 31.1
2009 295 22.7 13.0 33.2
2010 309 22.4 13.7 39.8
2011 293 21.8 13.4 44.7
2012 283 20.2 14.0 40.3
2013 278 21.9 12.6 37.1
2014 282 21.8 12.9 37.2
2015 270 21.0 12.8 44.8
2016 263 21.0 12.5 40.7
2017 213 20.6 10.2 34.3
2018 199 18.8 10.5 37.2
2019 195 17.8 10.9 37.9
2020 186 18.8 9.8 33.9
2021 175 18.8 9.2 38.3
2022 198 16.9 11.7 37.4
2023 203 16.4 12.3 48.8

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 Dunkerton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $483 (3.0%) $15,676 (97.0%) $16,160

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunkerton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 345th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 27th of 565 Elementary schools
 52.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dunkerton Elementary)5286.4
 34.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dunkerton Community School District)5286.4
 34.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dunkerton Elementary)5690.9
 34.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dunkerton Community School District)5690.9
 34.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dunkerton Elementary)72.780.8
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dunkerton Community School District)72.780.8
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dunkerton Elementary)54.592.3
 37.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dunkerton Community School District)54.592.3
 37.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dunkerton Elementary)79.486.4
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dunkerton Community School District)79.486.4
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dunkerton Elementary)85.395.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dunkerton Community School District)85.395.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students195203
 4.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White180188
 4.4%
Two or More Races108
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.9%48.8%
 10.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dunkerton Elementary

Yes! Dunkerton Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 27th of 565 Iowa elementary schools.

Students at Dunkerton Elementary are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend Dunkerton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Dunkerton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 203 students attended Dunkerton Elementary.


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