Summary:
The Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School is the sole elementary school in the Nashua-Plainfield Community School District, serving students in grades PK-5 in Nashua, Iowa. Despite being a relatively small district, the school has consistently performed well, ranking in the top half of Iowa elementary schools in recent years.
Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics. The school's ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores are generally above the district and state averages, with 81.4% of 3rd graders, 81.1% of 4th graders, and 80.6% of 5th graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to state averages of 75.8%, 74.3%, and 71.5%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is lower than the state average.
However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 126 out of 565 schools in 2022-2023 to 257 out of 576 schools in 2024-2025, suggesting that it may be facing increasing competition or challenges compared to other schools in the state. Furthermore, the school has a free/reduced lunch rate of 30.88%, indicating that it serves a higher proportion of students from lower-income families compared to the state average, which could present additional challenges in terms of student support and resources.
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