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Gilmore City Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

Summary

Gilmore City Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Fort Dodge Community School District in Gilmore City, Iowa, with a student population of just 87 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite its small size and low student-teacher ratio, Gilmore City Elementary has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This low academic performance is compounded by the school's high poverty rates, with 57-68% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, nearby schools like Duncombe Elementary and Feelhaver Elementary have more racially diverse student populations and better academic outcomes.

While Gilmore City Elementary's small size and low student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on individualized attention, this has not translated to improved academic results. In fact, the school's performance has been declining over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 430 out of 624 schools in 2012-2013 to 492 out of 565 schools in the current school year. Interestingly, one of the nearby schools, West Bend-Mallard Elementary, consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa, providing a benchmark for what is possible in the region. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to Gilmore City Elementary's struggles, such as resource allocation, instructional practices, and support for economically disadvantaged students, will be crucial for improving the school's performance and providing a high-quality education for its students.

Students ?

8.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,655

Per pupil spending ?

59.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

402 SE E Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541

(515) 373-6124

District: Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Two or more races:

8.5%

Hispanic:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 7th percentile in 2019 → 13th in 2023

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 13th (2023) from a 7th-percentile low (2019)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (45% vs 72% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 38 pts below the Iowa average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Iowa avg72%

Not ranked this year

Gilmore City Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

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
2023	18.4	492 of 565	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.6	455 of 574	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.1	486 of 567	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	11.6	560 of 603	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	44.1	430 of 624	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.4	398 of 626	36.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics60%-16 vs state

English Language Arts30%-38 vs state

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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
Gilmore City Elementary School	Public	K-5	402 SE E Ave	Gilmore City	50541	Humboldt County	Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 373-6124	59	7	8.4	59.3%	53 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.5%)								(n/a)	30.0				60.0					$26,655	$924	$25,731
Taft Elementary School	Public	1-4	612 2nd Ave North	Humboldt	50548	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 332-3216	369	34	10.9	30.6%	307 (83.2%)	2 (0.5%)	47 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	81.1	62^nd of 576 public elementary schools	89.2%		79.1	77^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.2%	15	82.4	87.5			84.7	89.4				$12,984	$826	$12,158
Pocahontas Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	208 1st Ave SW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 335-4642	265	18	14.9	50.2%	224 (84.5%)	2 (0.8%)	28 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.8%)	49	335^th of 576 public elementary schools	41.8%		57.5	276^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.4%	59	56.8	75.0	64.1	84.3	75.7	82.1	61.5	78.4	56.4	$16,192	$791	$15,400
Clyde D Mease Elementary School	Public	PK-K	23 3rd St No	Dakota City	50529	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 332-3578	139	7	19.3	30.2%	111 (79.9%)	1 (0.7%)	19 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.8%)								(n/a)										$13,645	$431	$13,214
Twin Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 College Ave.	Bode	50519	Humboldt County	Twin Rivers Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 379-1309	45	7	6.4	57.8%	38 (84.4%)	1 (2.2%)	3 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)								(n/a)										$34,937	$1,729	$33,208
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	303 Pierce Street	Barnum	50518	Webster County	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 542-3211	439	30	14.8	31.7%	402 (91.6%)	4 (0.9%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.5%)	61.5	249^th of 576 public elementary schools	56.8%					(n/a)	82.1	76.1	74.4	85.5	87.2	76.1	72.1	75.8	58.1	$12,033	$373	$11,659
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	300 3rd Ave SW	West Bend	50597	Palo Alto County	West Bend-Mallard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 887-7821	173	10	17.6	35.8%	155 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	54.4	296^th of 576 public elementary schools	48.6%		57.6	274^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.8%	22	73.3	73.9			76.7	73.9				$14,589	$617	$13,971
Feelhaver Elementary School	Public	1-5	1300 14th Ave N	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5680	227	13	17.0	33.5%	181 (79.7%)	10 (4.4%)	20 (8.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)	35.5	431^st of 576 public elementary schools	25.2%		45.3	362^nd of 557 public elementary schools	35.0%	69	56.0	68.6	81.4		62.0	60.0	58.1		67.4	$15,454	$1,136	$14,318
Duncombe Elementary School	Public	1-5	1620 6th Avenue North	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 574-5623	438	30	14.3	70.1%	224 (51.1%)	32 (7.3%)	113 (25.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (14.6%)	5.4	546^th of 576 public elementary schools	5.2%		6.7	529^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.0%	17	43.5	46.2	45.2		45.6	32.3	52.1		45.2	$15,271	$1,808	$13,463

Frequently Asked Questions about Gilmore City Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Gilmore City Elementary School?

Students at Gilmore City Elementary School are 90% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Gilmore City Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 59 students attended Gilmore City Elementary School.

What district is Gilmore City Elementary School in?

Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District

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