Schuler Elementary School

Schuler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlantic, Iowa, serving 230 students in grades 4-5. The school is part of the Atlantic Community School District, which is ranked 186 out of 313 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Schuler Elementary faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 13.5% to 23.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with the exception of the 4th grade Mathematics proficiency rate, which has consistently exceeded the state average. Additionally, Schuler has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.27% to 59.07% over the past few years, suggesting a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families.

When comparing Schuler Elementary to nearby schools, such as Washington Elementary (within the same district) and AHSTW Primary School (in a different district), some interesting patterns emerge. Washington Elementary has similar chronic absenteeism rates and test scores, suggesting a consistent challenge across the district, while AHSTW Primary School, which is in a higher-ranked district, generally outperforms Schuler Elementary in test scores, indicating potential opportunities for improvement. Despite these challenges, Schuler Elementary's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on resource allocation and personalized instruction.