Dexter Elementary School

Public 3-5

 803 Washington Street
       Dexter, IA  50070


(515) 789-4480

District: West Central Valley Community School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,118 Help


Students who attend Dexter Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Central Valley Middle School
High:    West Central Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  181

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Hispanic:
7.2%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Compare Details Dexter Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), Hispanic (7.2%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Dexter Elementary School employs 13.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dexter Elementary School is $13,118.
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Rank History for Dexter Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 42.77 434th 626 30.7%
2013 67.02 188th 624 69.9%
2014 90.55 2nd 603 99.7%
2015 72.77 146th 616 76.3%
2016 74.02 130th 599 78.3%
2019 40.20 405th 603 32.8%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dexter Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 116 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2003 116 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2004 137 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2005 103 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2006 105 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2007 155 2 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2008 189 2 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2009 187 1 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2010 181 0 2 18 2 0 8 0 211
2011 139 0 1 14 0 0 5 0 159
2012 141 0 1 11 0 0 5 0 158
2013 132 0 1 10 2 1 9 0 155
2014 132 0 0 9 2 1 9 0 153
2015 148 0 0 13 2 1 11 0 175
2016 141 0 0 11 2 1 10 0 165
2017 151 1 0 5 0 0 5 0 162
2018 137 2 0 15 0 0 8 0 162
2019 145 5 0 12 0 0 6 0 168
2020 155 1 1 16 0 0 6 0 179
2021 154 5 1 21 0 0 4 0 185
2022 162 3 2 14 1 0 4 0 186
2023 158 2 2 13 1 0 5 0 181

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 Dexter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 122 12.6 9.7 35.2
2003 122 12.6 9.7 35.2
2004 141 11.9 11.8 34
2005 110 11.8 9.3 42.7
2006 112 11.2 10.0 35.7
2007 171 15.5 11.0 41.5
2008 209 16.9 12.4 42.6
2009 205 17.0 12.1 37.1
2010 211 16.5 12.7 47.9
2011 159 14.6 10.8 38.4
2012 158 17.7 8.9 47.5
2013 155 16.9 9.1 44.5
2014 153 13.8 11.0 46.4
2015 175 18.0 9.7 51.4
2016 165 18.0 9.1 43
2017 162 15.9 10.1 42.6
2018 162 14.9 10.8 40.7
2019 168 15.9 10.5 36.9
2020 179 15.9 11.2 41.3
2021 185 15.9 11.6 41.6
2022 186 13.9 13.3 48.9
2023 181 13.9 12.9 48.6

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 Dexter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 122 12.6 9.7 35.2
2003 122 12.6 9.7 35.2
2004 141 11.9 11.8 34
2005 110 11.8 9.3 42.7
2006 112 11.2 10.0 35.7
2007 171 15.5 11.0 41.5
2008 209 16.9 12.4 42.6
2009 205 17.0 12.1 37.1
2010 211 16.5 12.7 47.9
2011 159 14.6 10.8 38.4
2012 158 17.7 8.9 47.5
2013 155 16.9 9.1 44.5
2014 153 13.8 11.0 46.4
2015 175 18.0 9.7 51.4
2016 165 18.0 9.1 43
2017 162 15.9 10.1 42.6
2018 162 14.9 10.8 40.7
2019 168 15.9 10.5 36.9
2020 179 15.9 11.2 41.3
2021 185 15.9 11.6 41.6
2022 186 13.9 13.3 48.9
2023 181 13.9 12.9 48.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dexter Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,177 (9.0%) $11,941 (91.0%) $13,118

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dexter Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students168181
 7.7%
African American52
 60%
American Indian01
Asian02
Hispanic1213
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White145158
 9%
Two or More Races65
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.9%48.6%
 11.7%


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Students at Dexter Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 181 students attended Dexter Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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