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Delwood Community School District

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At a glance

22^ndof 313 Iowa districts▼ 1

Better than 92% of Iowa districts

Elementary 1Grades PK, KG-12

311 Delmar Ave
Delmar, IA 52037·(563) 674-4164·All Iowa district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 93% of districts

School

142

Students

Top rankedDelwood Elementary School68^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools

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Summary:

The Delwood Community School District in Iowa is home to a standout elementary school, Delwood Elementary School. This school consistently ranks among the top 12% of elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years.

Delwood Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with students significantly outperforming state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. In 2024-2025, the school achieved an exceptional 100% proficiency rate in both ELA and Math for its 5th-grade students. Despite having a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, the school is able to provide a high-quality education, likely due to its strong resource allocation, including a low student-teacher ratio and above-average per-student spending.

The Delwood Community School District as a whole is also highly regarded, ranking 22nd out of 313 districts in Iowa and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the district is committed to supporting its schools and providing a robust educational experience for all students within its boundaries.

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Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

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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 (2025)	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
Delwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 Delmar Ave	Delmar	52037	Clinton County	Delwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 674-4164	142	16	8.7	40.1%	134 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	80.4	68^th of 576 public elementary schools	88.2%		80.6	69^th of 557 public elementary schools	87.6%	1	81.3	86.7	100.0	81.8	100.0	80.0	100.0	81.8	66.7	$20,064	$603	$19,460

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Maquoketa Community School District	5.21 mi	4	310^th
Andrew Community School District	10.39 mi	2	144^th
Easton Valley Community School District	11.09 mi	2	261^st
Northeast Community School District	12.02 mi	2	48^th
Central DeWitt School District	12.23 mi	4	142^nd

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.