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George-Little Rock Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

40^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

George-Little Rock Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 238 students in grades PK-6 in the George-Little Rock Community School District in Little Rock, Iowa. The school has consistently outperformed the state average in academic assessments and has received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 40th out of 576 Iowa elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

One of the key factors that sets George-Little Rock Elementary School apart is its strong academic performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, 85% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 67.9%. In mathematics, an impressive 100% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, far exceeding the state average of 75.8%. The school's commitment to academic excellence is evident in its consistently high test scores across all grade levels and subject areas.

While George-Little Rock Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.82% to 51.68% in recent years, it spends more per student ($15,244) compared to the nearby Sheldon and Boyden-Hull elementary schools. This higher spending may contribute to the school's academic success and the resources available to support student learning. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rates, while fluctuating, are still lower than the nearby elementary schools, indicating effective attendance policies and support systems.

232

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,244

Per pupil spending ?

54.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

134 1st Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243

(712) 475-3311

District: George-Little Rock Community School District

Students who attend George-Little Rock Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	George-Little Rock Middle School
High:	George-Little Rock Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Pacific Islander:

6.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2012 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (88% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Iowa elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school88%

District avg88%

Iowa avg72%

40^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 39 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

105^th of 313George-Little Rock 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	84.5	40 of 576	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	87.4	24 of 557	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	79.6	81 of 565	85.7%	★★★★☆
2022	77.1	104 of 574	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	74.2	128 of 567	77.4%	★★★★☆
2015	59.4	285 of 616	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.6	343 of 603	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.0	306 of 624	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	78.2	70 of 626	88.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts89%+18 vs state

Mathematics88%+15 vs state

Science75%+11 vs state

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Schools Near George-Little Rock 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
George-Little Rock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	134 1st Ave	Little Rock	51243	Lyon County	George-Little Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 475-3311	232	18	12.7	54.3%	183 (78.9%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.9%)	11 (4.7%)	84.5	40^th of 576 public elementary schools	93.1%		87.4	24^th of 557 public elementary schools	95.7%	16	85.0	92.3	95.0	86.5	100.0	88.5	80.0	86.5	75.0	$15,244	$1,111	$14,132
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	416 9th Ave	Sibley	51249	Osceola County	Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 754-3636	308	24	12.8	56.2%	195 (63.3%)	3 (1.0%)	76 (24.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (9.7%)	2 (0.6%)	68.2	191^st of 576 public elementary schools	66.8%		61.6	231^st of 557 public elementary schools	58.5%	40	66.7	83.0			84.4	84.9				$11,587	$845	$10,742
Central Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1105 S Story	Rock Rapids	51246	Lyon County	Central Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 472-2664	431	32	13.2	29.9%	391 (90.7%)	3 (0.7%)	17 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	10 (2.3%)	7 (1.6%)	77.4	100^th of 576 public elementary schools	82.6%		80.1	72^nd of 557 public elementary schools	87.1%	28	85.4	90.9	88.6	89.7	79.2	85.5	75.0	84.6	70.5	$11,371	$409	$10,962
East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 Normal College Ave	Sheldon	51201	O'Brien County	Sheldon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 324-4337	468	34	13.8	42.3%	307 (65.6%)	4 (0.9%)	132 (28.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	16 (3.4%)	93.2	5^th of 576 public elementary schools	99.1%		91	10^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.2%	5	92.0	98.9			93.2	96.8				$12,647	$270	$12,377
Boyden-Hull Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	818 Lincoln St.	Boyden	51234	Sioux County	Boyden-Hull Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 725-2381	322	22	14.9	48.1%	203 (63.0%)	3 (0.9%)	108 (33.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	74.7	121^st of 576 public elementary schools	79.0%		72.4	135^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.8%	14	85.7	88.6	72.1	79.4	94.3	88.6	90.7	82.4	62.8	$12,756	$632	$12,124

Frequently Asked Questions about George-Little Rock Elementary School

What schools do graduates of George-Little Rock Elementary School attend?

Students who attend George-Little Rock Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : George-Little Rock Middle School
High : George-Little Rock Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of George-Little Rock Elementary School?

Students at George-Little Rock Elementary School are 79% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Pacific Islander, 5% Two or more races.

What district is George-Little Rock Elementary School in?

George-Little Rock Community School District

How many students attend George-Little Rock Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 232 students attended George-Little Rock Elementary School.

Is George-Little Rock Elementary School a good school?

Yes. George-Little Rock Elementary School ranks in the top 6.9% of Iowa elementary schools.

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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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