Summary:
The Estherville Lincoln Central Com School District in Iowa has only one elementary school, Demoney Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.
Demoney Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower than the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 45.1% in 3rd grade ELA (compared to 67.9% state average) and 59.8% in 3rd grade Math (compared to 75.8% state average). The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is higher than the state average.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $13,659 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.6, Demoney Elementary continues to struggle to meet academic standards. The school's challenges may be related to its high percentage of students from low-income families, at 55.76% in the 2023-2024 school year. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and community engagement to support student success.
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