New Albin Elementary School

New Albin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 128 students in grades PK-4 in the small town of New Albin, Iowa, which is part of the Eastern Allamakee Community School District. This high-performing school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with students scoring well above state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests.

In the 2024-2025 school year, 83.3% of 3rd graders and 87.5% of 4th graders at New Albin Elementary School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 67.9% and 76%, respectively. In mathematics, an impressive 95.8% of 3rd and 4th graders were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages of 75.8% and 74.3%. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.0% in 2021-2022 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, an area the school should focus on improving.

When compared to the nearby East Campus Elementary School and West Campus Elementary School, both part of the Allamakee Community School District, New Albin Elementary School generally outperforms them on academic measures. However, the nearby schools have higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their strong performance. Additionally, the relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at New Albin Elementary School, ranging from 34.18% to 41.94% over the past few years, suggests the school serves a population with greater economic needs, an important consideration when evaluating the school's performance.