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Readlyn Elementary School

Q: Is Readlyn Elementary School a good school?

Readlyn Elementary School ranks 133 rd of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

133^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Readlyn Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Wapsie Valley Community School District, located in Readlyn, Iowa. With 118 students, the school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 133 out of 576 schools statewide.

Readlyn Elementary's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2024-2025, 83.3% of 3rd graders, 84.6% of 4th graders, and 80% of 6th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 67.9%, 76%, and 72.8%, respectively. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to state and district averages, suggesting a more favorable socioeconomic profile.

When compared to nearby schools, Readlyn Elementary stands out. While Fairbank Elementary School in the same district has lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism, Denver Elementary School in the Denver Community School District consistently outperforms Readlyn Elementary on academic measures and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate. Readlyn Elementary's smaller student-teacher ratio of 12.3, compared to the district average of 14.1 and the state average of 16.3, may also contribute to its academic success.

107

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,450

Per pupil spending ?

20.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 E 4th St
Readlyn, IA 50668

(319) 279-3323

District: Wapsie Valley Community School District

Students who attend Readlyn Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Wapsie Valley High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 99th percentile in 2022 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (82% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Iowa elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 99th-percentile peak (2022) to 77th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg75%

Iowa avg72%

133^rd of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to top 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Wapsie Valley Community School District

172^nd of 313Wapsie Valley 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	73.6	133 of 576	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	79.5	76 of 557	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	83.7	48 of 565	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	92.6	8 of 574	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	78.8	94 of 567	83.4%	★★★★☆
2019	78.4	103 of 603	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	70.6	156 of 567	72.5%	★★★★☆
2017	61.2	259 of 574	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.9	239 of 599	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.1	235 of 616	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.9	167 of 603	72.3%	★★★★☆
2013	60.3	275 of 624	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.3	246 of 626	60.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics87%+14 vs state

English Language Arts79%+7 vs state

Science75%+11 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
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
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
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
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
Fairbank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 5th St N	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 635-2071	187	14	13.6	18.7%	175 (93.6%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	54.3	297^th of 576 public elementary schools	48.4%					(n/a)	77.3	76.0	84.6	50.0	72.7	72.0	84.6	68.8	61.5	$6,840	$108	$6,733
Durant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	601 West Fifth Street	Sumner	50674	Bremer County	Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 578-5400	209	15	13.5	34.9%	182 (87.1%)	2 (1.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.1%)	30.6	457^th of 576 public elementary schools	20.7%		63.2	220^th of 557 public elementary schools	60.5%	237	68.9	68.0			60.0	60.0				$13,133	$457	$12,676
Rural Elementary School #4	Public	K-8	1153 Denison Ave	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 635-2071	17	2	8.4	17.6%	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$6,792	$108	$6,685
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)
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
Rural Elementary School #1	Public	K-8	1099 Amish Blvd	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 635-2071	29	2	14.3	10.3%	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$9,040	$108	$8,933

Frequently Asked Questions about Readlyn Elementary School

Is Readlyn Elementary School a good school?

Readlyn Elementary School ranks 133^rd of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Readlyn Elementary School?

Students at Readlyn Elementary School are 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Readlyn Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 107 students attended Readlyn Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Readlyn Elementary School attend?

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

High : Wapsie Valley High School

What district is Readlyn Elementary School in?

Wapsie Valley Community School District

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