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Earlham Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

49^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Earlham Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Earlham Community School District in Earlham, Iowa. With 316 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.5, Earlham Elementary has consistently ranked highly among Iowa elementary schools, with a current statewide ranking of 49 out of 576 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Earlham Elementary students consistently outperform the state average on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2024-2025, 91.5% of 3rd graders, 92.7% of 4th graders, and 91.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 75.8%, 74.3%, and 71.5% respectively. Additionally, Earlham Elementary has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.9% to 23.4% over the past few years, compared to the state average of around 21.6% in 2023-2024. Interestingly, Earlham Elementary has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (22.78% in 2023-2024) compared to some nearby schools, such as Winterset Elementary (33.2%) and Dexter Elementary (38.67%).

While Earlham Elementary's consistent high performance is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices and the dedication of its staff, it is also interesting to compare its performance to nearby schools. For instance, Van Meter Elementary, which is about 9 miles away, has even higher academic achievement, with 98.9% of 3rd graders proficient in Mathematics in 2024-2025. This suggests that Earlham Elementary could potentially learn from the best practices of higher-performing schools in the region. By continuing to address socioeconomic factors and learning from the successes of other high-performing schools, Earlham Elementary can ensure that it provides an excellent education for all of its students.

328

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,602

Per pupil spending ?

20.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072

(515) 758-2213

District: Earlham Community School District

Students who attend Earlham Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Earlham Middle School
High:	Earlham Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Two or more races:

1.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 46th percentile in 2015 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (86% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Iowa elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 45 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school86%

District avg86%

Iowa avg71%

49^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 45 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th of 313Earlham 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	82.8	49 of 576	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	77.7	85 of 557	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	73.1	135 of 565	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	67.1	200 of 574	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.7	123 of 567	78.3%	★★★★☆
2019	62.6	241 of 603	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.0	127 of 567	77.6%	★★★★☆
2017	81.3	53 of 574	90.8%	★★★★★
2016	74.7	118 of 599	80.3%	★★★★☆
2015	55.1	331 of 616	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	62.2	258 of 603	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.0	202 of 624	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.3	375 of 626	40.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics92%+18 vs state

English Language Arts84%+13 vs state

Science72%+8 vs state

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Schools Near Earlham 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
Earlham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	535 N Chestnut Ave	Earlham	50072	Madison County	Earlham Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 758-2213	328	27	12.1	20.1%	312 (95.1%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	82.8	49^th of 576 public elementary schools	91.5%		77.7	85^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.7%	36	76.6	90.9	82.6	91.5	92.7	91.3	71.7	$12,602	$589	$12,013
Dexter Elementary School	Public	3-5	803 Washington Street	Dexter	50070	Dallas County	West Central Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 789-4480	186	14	13.3	43.5%	166 (89.2%)	3 (1.6%)	9 (4.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	58.1	276^th of 576 public elementary schools	52.1%					(n/a)	71.4	83.3	63.9	83.9	77.3	65.6	72.1	$13,118	$1,177	$11,941
Meadow View Elementary	Public	2-4	1300 S. 15th Street	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 993-4283	520	40	13.0	19.6%	467 (89.8%)	6 (1.2%)	29 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	78.2	93^rd of 576 public elementary schools	83.9%		76.4	99^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.2%	6	79.9	87.0		85.4	85.3
Van Meter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	520 1st Ave	Van Meter	50261	Dallas County	Van Meter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 996-2221	578	35	16.4	8.1%	538 (93.1%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	91.3	11^th of 576 public elementary schools	98.1%		86.9	28^th of 557 public elementary schools	95.0%	17	93.2	94.5	89.5	98.9	89.0	89.7	87.4	$11,667	$403	$11,263
Stuart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	320 N.E. 3rd St	Stuart	50250	Guthrie County	West Central Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 523-1018	211	16	13.2	37.4%	186 (88.2%)	2 (0.9%)	19 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)								$11,381	$1,104	$10,277
Adel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1608 Grove St.	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 993-4285	403	31	12.9	16.1%	364 (90.3%)	6 (1.5%)	20 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)								(n/a)								$11,491	$454	$11,038
Winterset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	404 S 2nd Ave	Winterset	50273	Madison County	Winterset Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 462-1551	488	33	14.8	32.8%	444 (91.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)								(n/a)	66.7			78.4				$13,297	$684	$12,613
Sugar Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	965 Ashworth RD	Waukee	59263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 987-5160	630	37	16.9	18.6%	424 (67.3%)	52 (8.3%)	45 (7.1%)	72 (11.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.7%)	74	128^th of 576 public elementary schools	77.8%		73.8	120^th of 557 public elementary schools	78.5%	8	82.0	86.0	72.5	87.0	86.0	86.3	66.7
Waukee Elementary School	Public	K-5	850 6th St	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5193	706	46	15.4	20.5%	471 (66.7%)	57 (8.1%)	67 (9.5%)	43 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (9.3%)	81.5	59^th of 576 public elementary schools	89.8%		76.5	98^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.4%	39	85.0	86.3	81.1	89.0	86.3	82.8	80.3	$10,849	$259	$10,590
Dallas Center Elementary	Public	K-4	1205 13th St	Dallas Center	50063	Dallas County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 992-3838	169	15	11.6	23.7%	158 (93.5%)	2 (1.2%)	6 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	86.6	30^th of 576 public elementary schools	94.8%		72.6	129^th of 557 public elementary schools	76.8%	99	84.2	93.5		97.4	84.8			$13,581	$653	$12,928

Frequently Asked Questions about Earlham Elementary School

How many students attend Earlham Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 328 students attended Earlham Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Earlham Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Earlham Middle School
High : Earlham Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Earlham Elementary School?

Students at Earlham Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Earlham Elementary School in?

Earlham Community School District

Is Earlham Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Earlham Elementary School ranks in the top 8.5% of Iowa elementary schools.

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