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Marnie Simons Elementary School

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Marnie Simons Elementary School ranks 378 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

378^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 34% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Marnie Simons Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hamburg, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with 99 students. The school is part of the Hamburg Community School District, which is ranked 281 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marnie Simons Elementary has shown inconsistent academic performance, ranking as high as 121 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools in one year and as low as 407 out of 574 in another. The school's test scores have also been variable, with some grades and subjects performing above the state average while others fall below. Notably, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 10.4% to 23.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Marnie Simons has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a student population with significant socioeconomic challenges.

When compared to nearby schools like Fremont-Mills Elementary and Shenandoah Elementary, Marnie Simons stands out as having higher spending per student but lower academic performance in some areas. This suggests the school may need to examine how it allocates resources and identify opportunities to improve student outcomes, potentially by addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and supporting the unique needs of its student population.

102

Students ?

8.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,291

Per pupil spending ?

62.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

309 S St
Hamburg, IA 51640

(712) 382-2017

District: Hamburg Community School District

Students who attend Marnie Simons Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Hamburg Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Two or more races:

6.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 12th percentile in 2015 → 34th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 22 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg67%

Iowa avg71%

378^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From bottom 12% (2015) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

281^st of 313Hamburg 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	43.9	378 of 576	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	73.8	121 of 557	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	60.2	246 of 565	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.8	407 of 574	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	49.1	320 of 567	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.1	284 of 603	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.1	403 of 567	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	64.5	231 of 574	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	39.5	442 of 599	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	17.1	539 of 616	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	16.7	536 of 603	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	33.5	498 of 624	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	24.3	550 of 626	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics70%-4 vs state

English Language Arts68%-3 vs state

Science60%-4 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
Marnie Simons Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 S St	Hamburg	51640	Fremont County	Hamburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 382-2017	102	12	8.4	62.7%	86 (84.3%)	1 (1.0%)	8 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.9%)	43.9	378^th of 576 public elementary schools	34.4%		73.8	121^st of 557 public elementary schools	78.3%	257	72.7	90.9	56.0		63.6	81.8	68.0		60.0	$25,291	$1,387	$23,904
Sidney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1004 Illinois St	Sidney	51652	Fremont County	Sidney Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 374-2647	241	15	15.9	57.7%	206 (85.5%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	71	162^nd of 576 public elementary schools	71.9%		57.7	272^nd of 557 public elementary schools	51.2%	110	72.2	77.1	81.0	79.3	75.0	91.4	95.2	86.2	81.0	$14,138	$723	$13,416
Shenandoah Elementary School	Public	K-4	601 Dr. Creighton Circle	Shenandoah	51601	Page County	Shenandoah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 246-2520	349	31	11.0	46.7%	312 (89.4%)	3 (0.9%)	21 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	52.3	315^th of 576 public elementary schools	45.3%		63.6	217^th of 557 public elementary schools	61.0%	98	64.9	81.3			71.4	77.3				$12,333	$802	$11,531
Fremont-Mills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1114 US Hwy 275	Tabor	51653	Fremont County	Fremont-Mills Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 629-6555	262	20	13.1	35.5%	238 (90.8%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	36.7	422^nd of 576 public elementary schools	26.7%		46.2	354^th of 557 public elementary schools	36.4%	68	54.8	56.3	66.7	80.8	58.1	65.6	77.8	61.5	74.1	$12,355	$289	$12,067

Frequently Asked Questions about Marnie Simons Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Marnie Simons Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Marnie Simons Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hamburg Middle School

How many students attend Marnie Simons Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 102 students attended Marnie Simons Elementary School.

What district is Marnie Simons Elementary School in?

Hamburg Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Marnie Simons Elementary School?

Students at Marnie Simons Elementary School are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Is Marnie Simons Elementary School a good school?

Marnie Simons Elementary School ranks 378^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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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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