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La Porte City Elementary School

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La Porte City Elementary School ranks 120 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

120^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

La Porte City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 264 students in grades PK-5 in the Union Community School District in Iowa. The school has consistently outperformed the state average on academic measures, ranking as high as 16 out of 567 Iowa elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year and currently holding a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

In the 2024-2025 school year, 88.6% of 3rd graders at La Porte City Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 67.9%. In mathematics, 91.4% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 75.8%. When compared to nearby schools like Dysart-Geneseo Elementary and Kingsley Elementary, La Porte City Elementary consistently outperforms them on test scores, especially in mathematics.

However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.7% in 2020-2021 to 21.6% in 2023-2024. This is an area the school may need to address to maintain its academic excellence. Overall, La Porte City Elementary School is a high-performing institution with a history of strong test scores and a supportive community, making it a standout option for families in the region.

260

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,730

Per pupil spending ?

23.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

515 Fillmore
La Porte City, IA 50651-1412

(319) 342-3033

District: Union Community School District

Students who attend La Porte City Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Union Middle School
High:	Union High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 97th percentile in 2021 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (82% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Iowa elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 97th-percentile peak (2021) to 79th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg84%

Iowa avg71%

120^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Union Community School District

43^rd of 313Union 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	74.8	120 of 576	79.2%	★★★★☆
2024	84.7	38 of 557	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	82.5	61 of 565	89.2%	★★★★☆
2022	84.1	54 of 574	90.6%	★★★★★
2021	90.8	16 of 567	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	86.6	39 of 603	93.5%	★★★★★
2018	70.9	153 of 567	73.0%	★★★★☆
2017	71.3	158 of 574	72.5%	★★★★☆
2016	70.1	171 of 599	71.5%	★★★★☆
2015	64.6	239 of 616	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.2	323 of 603	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.3	456 of 624	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	35.4	492 of 626	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics86%+12 vs state

English Language Arts83%+12 vs state

Science64%~ state avg

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
La Porte City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	515 Fillmore	La Porte City	50651	Black Hawk County	Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 342-3033	260	20	13.3	23.8%	240 (92.3%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	74.8	120^th of 576 public elementary schools	79.2%		84.7	38^th of 557 public elementary schools	93.2%	82	88.6	87.8	74.5	91.4	87.8	80.9	63.8	$11,730	$285	$11,445
Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	411 Lincoln	Dysart	52224	Tama County	Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 476-7110	219	17	12.8	30.1%	196 (89.5%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	85.1	35^th of 576 public elementary schools	93.9%					(n/a)	95.7	81.6	88.2	91.3	92.1	91.2	78.1	$13,331	$373	$12,958
Poyner Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1138 Central Ave	Evansdale	50707	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-1534	362	31	11.5	59.9%	226 (62.4%)	39 (10.8%)	37 (10.2%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	49 (13.5%)	49.1	333^rd of 576 public elementary schools	42.2%		31	440^th of 557 public elementary schools	21.0%	107	71.9	79.1	58.9	70.2	74.4	75.0	64.3	$13,693	$1,573	$12,118
Orange Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5805 Kimball Ave	Waterloo	50701	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2880	518	38	13.6	49.6%	364 (70.3%)	56 (10.8%)	38 (7.3%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	48 (9.3%)	69.7	176^th of 576 public elementary schools	69.4%		63.8	214^th of 557 public elementary schools	61.6%	38	73.6	78.7	78.3	86.1	86.7	78.3	69.6	$12,067	$769	$11,297
Kittrell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1304 Oregon St	Waterloo	50702	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2910	576	46	12.4	71.5%	200 (34.7%)	156 (27.1%)	96 (16.7%)	43 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.1%)	45 (7.8%)	39	405^th of 576 public elementary schools	29.7%		26.9	451^st of 557 public elementary schools	19.0%	46	47.7	65.3	69.6	77.9	72.0	70.9	58.2	$12,433	$1,211	$11,221
Jesup Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	531 Prospect	Jesup	50648	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 827-1700	412	26	16.0	25.7%	395 (95.9%)	9 (2.2%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	82.9	48^th of 576 public elementary schools	91.7%		63.9	210^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.3%	162	87.9	84.5		92.4	84.5			$12,637	$311	$12,326
Tilford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	308 E 13th St	Vinton	52349	Benton County	Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 436-4728	544	40	13.5	53.5%	499 (91.7%)	9 (1.7%)	18 (3.3%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.2%)	69.4	178^th of 576 public elementary schools	69.1%		56.2	287^th of 557 public elementary schools	48.5%	109	79.0	81.7		80.0	81.7			$11,456	$576	$10,881
Lou Henry Elementary School	Public	K-5	312 Rachael St	Waterloo	50701	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2860	460	38	12.1	65.9%	178 (38.7%)	176 (38.3%)	37 (8.0%)	30 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.7%)	30 (6.5%)	24.9	473^rd of 576 public elementary schools	17.9%		45.9	356^th of 557 public elementary schools	36.1%	117	63.6	57.6	56.9	74.2	57.6	58.5	49.2	$13,402	$1,114	$12,288
Lowell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1628 Washington St	Waterloo	50702	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-1900	538	42	12.7	77.9%	145 (27.0%)	145 (27.0%)	128 (23.8%)	24 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.8%)	64 (11.9%)	17.2	498^th of 576 public elementary schools	13.5%		14	492^nd of 557 public elementary schools	11.7%	6	40.8	48.7	64.3	59.2	43.6	66.1	44.6	$14,090	$1,974	$12,115
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	812 Idaho St	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2630	448	38	11.9	89.5%	126 (28.1%)	115 (25.7%)	131 (29.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	59 (13.2%)	12.8	515^th of 576 public elementary schools	10.6%		12	502^nd of 557 public elementary schools	9.9%	13	43.1	48.2	50.9	63.9	46.4	66.0	41.5	$12,711	$1,327	$11,383

Frequently Asked Questions about La Porte City Elementary School

What schools do graduates of La Porte City Elementary School attend?

Students who attend La Porte City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Union Middle School
High : Union High School

What is the racial makeup of La Porte City Elementary School?

Students at La Porte City Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is La Porte City Elementary School a good school?

La Porte City Elementary School ranks 120^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend La Porte City Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 260 students attended La Porte City Elementary School.

What district is La Porte City Elementary School in?

Union Community School District

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

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

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