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Corning Elementary School

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Corning Elementary School ranks 200 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

200^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Corning Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 212 students in grades PK-5 in Corning, Iowa, which is part of the Corning Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average on academic tests, with 84.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 87.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 69.8% and 75.8%, respectively.

However, Corning Elementary School has faced challenges with higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.7% to 28.0% in recent years, which is an area of concern. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 32.88% in 2021-2022 to 46.7% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 9 to 10.9 students per teacher, which is lower than nearby schools like Stanton Elementary School, CAM Elementary School, and Lenox Elementary School.

Corning Elementary School's strong academic performance, with test scores often exceeding state averages, suggests it is a high-performing school compared to its peers. However, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism and a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, which may require targeted interventions and additional resources to address these issues and ensure all students have the support they need to succeed.

210

Students ?

10.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,382

Per pupil spending ?

44.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

901 Nodaway Street
Corning, IA 50841

(641) 322-4020

District: Corning Community School District

Students who attend Corning Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Southwest Valley High school

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 28th percentile in 2013 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (78% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 37 percentile points since 2013

✓Above the Iowa median (65th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg78%

Iowa avg71%

200^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 34 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

226^th of 313Corning 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	66.6	200 of 576	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.7	316 of 557	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	72.9	136 of 565	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	61.8	231 of 574	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.2	189 of 567	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.4	244 of 603	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.0	312 of 599	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.9	421 of 616	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	57.1	309 of 603	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	41.3	448 of 624	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	55.7	326 of 626	47.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science81%+17 vs state

English Language Arts78%+7 vs state

Mathematics77%+3 vs state

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Schools Near Corning Elementary School

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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 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
Corning Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Nodaway Street	Corning	50841	Adams County	Corning Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 322-4020	210	20	10.3	44.3%	193 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	66.6	200^th of 576 public elementary schools	65.3%		52.7	316^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.3%	116	66.7	80.0	84.4		87.5	66.7	78.1		81.3	$15,382	$1,040	$14,342
Lenox Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	600 S. Locust St.	Lenox	50851	Taylor County	Lenox Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 333-2244	308	22	14.0	51.3%	207 (67.2%)	2 (0.6%)	94 (30.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	57.5	278^th of 576 public elementary schools	51.7%		74	118^th of 557 public elementary schools	78.8%	160	57.9	83.3	57.6	77.3	81.6	88.9	75.8	88.6	54.5	$11,735	$549	$11,185
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	219 Central Avenue	Villisca	50864	Montgomery County	Villisca Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 826-5982	112	10	11.4	51.8%	106 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	57.3	279^th of 576 public elementary schools	51.6%		64.1	208^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.7%	71	76.5	54.5	71.4		76.5	72.7	85.7		71.4	$16,557	$1,288	$15,269
CAM Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	207 6th St	Massena	50853	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 779-2211	216	20	10.6	38.0%	211 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	39.6	402^nd of 576 public elementary schools	30.2%		38.9	394^th of 557 public elementary schools	29.3%	8	61.3	57.9	81.3	74.3	66.7	63.2	68.8	60.0	65.6	$11,404	$288	$11,117
Stanton Elementary School	Public	K-5	605 Elliott Street	Stanton	51573	Montgomery County	Stanton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 829-2171	145	5	27.9	35.2%	137 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	79.4	80^th of 576 public elementary schools	86.1%		69	174^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.8%	94	100.0	80.8	73.9		93.8	80.8	91.3		87.0	$12,043	$476	$11,568

Frequently Asked Questions about Corning Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Corning Elementary School?

Students at Corning Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Corning Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 210 students attended Corning Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Corning Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Corning Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Southwest Valley High school

What district is Corning Elementary School in?

Corning Community School District

Is Corning Elementary School a good school?

Corning Elementary School ranks 200^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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