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Bronson Elementary School

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Bronson Elementary School ranks 101 st of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

101^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Bronson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bronson, Iowa, serving 388 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Lawton-Bronson Community School District, which is ranked 14 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bronson Elementary School consistently performs well above the state average on standardized tests, with 81.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 67.9%, and 88.4% proficient or better in mathematics compared to 75.8% statewide. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates at 9.8%, significantly lower than the 21.6% rate reported for the nearby Sioux City Community School District schools. Additionally, Bronson Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 25% compared to the Sioux City district schools, which range from 37.5% to 93.34%.

Bronson Elementary School's consistent academic excellence, stable staffing and resources, and strong community support have earned it a ranking as high as 25th out of 574 schools in Iowa and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. These factors, along with the school's proximity to the lower-performing Sioux City district schools, present opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices to help improve educational outcomes in the region.

390

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,638

Per pupil spending ?

21.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

113 West 1st Street
Bronson, IA 51007-0141

(712) 948-3361

District: Lawton-Bronson Community School District

Students who attend Bronson Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

2.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 85th percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (83% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Iowa elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school83%

District avg83%

Iowa avg72%

101^st of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 313Lawton-Bronson 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	77.3	101 of 576	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	80.0	73 of 557	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	83.3	53 of 565	90.6%	★★★★★
2022	87.7	25 of 574	95.6%	★★★★★
2021	88.6	28 of 567	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	74.2	143 of 603	76.3%	★★★★☆
2018	81.5	53 of 567	90.7%	★★★★★
2017	86.3	23 of 574	96.0%	★★★★★
2016	73.2	138 of 599	77.0%	★★★★☆
2015	77.2	93 of 616	84.9%	★★★★☆
2014	81.8	50 of 603	91.7%	★★★★★
2013	69.1	163 of 624	73.9%	★★★★☆
2012	73.2	111 of 626	82.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics86%+13 vs state

English Language Arts81%+9 vs state

Science79%+15 vs state

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Schools Near Bronson 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
Bronson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	113 West 1st Street	Bronson	51007	Woodbury County	Lawton-Bronson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 948-3361	390	27	14.5	21.3%	366 (93.8%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	77.3	101^st of 576 public elementary schools	82.5%		80	73^rd of 557 public elementary schools	86.9%	28	81.4	82.1	77.6	82.2	88.4	83.9	89.7	82.2	79.3	$11,638	$548	$11,090
Nodland Elementary School	Public	K-2	5000 Mayhew Ave	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 274-4044	249	18	13.9	25.7%	166 (66.7%)	17 (6.8%)	43 (17.3%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.4%)								(n/a)										$12,625	$312	$12,313
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School	Public	3-5	201 Port Neal Road	Sergeant Bluff	51054	Woodbury County	Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 943-5563	383	28	13.7	36.0%	272 (71.0%)	22 (5.7%)	34 (8.9%)	12 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.9%)	30 (7.8%)	65.2	222^nd of 576 public elementary schools	61.5%		69.7	164^th of 557 public elementary schools	70.6%	58	76.3	82.7	89.0		74.8	76.4	67.0		78.0	$12,447	$852	$11,595
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	3-5	2700 S Maple St	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 274-4047	244	15	16.3	34.8%	162 (66.4%)	14 (5.7%)	38 (15.6%)	7 (2.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.6%)	85	37^th of 576 public elementary schools	93.6%		85.2	35^th of 557 public elementary schools	93.7%	2	88.0	96.3	82.7		88.0	87.8	82.7		82.7	$12,202	$292	$11,910
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	206 South D Street	Sergeant Bluff	51054	Woodbury County	Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 943-5563	349	29	11.8	39.8%	217 (62.2%)	36 (10.3%)	35 (10.0%)	9 (2.6%)	4 (1.1%)	9 (2.6%)	39 (11.2%)								(n/a)										$14,792	$1,035	$13,757
Morningside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3601 Bushnell Ave	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 274-4048	645	47	13.8	62.8%	316 (49.0%)	79 (12.2%)	171 (26.5%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	25 (3.9%)	44 (6.8%)	42.6	384^th of 576 public elementary schools	33.3%		33	429^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.0%	45	57.5	79.2	73.4		73.6	72.6	55.3		58.5	$12,704	$969	$11,735
Spalding Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4101 Stone Avenue	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 274-4043	683	50	13.7	63.7%	250 (36.6%)	69 (10.1%)	241 (35.3%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.5%)	56 (8.2%)	48 (7.0%)	41.3	394^th of 576 public elementary schools	31.6%		36.2	409^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.6%	15	63.9	74.4	73.5		66.1	62.8	73.5		59.0	$13,633	$1,329	$12,304
Moville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	408 South 4th Street	Moville	51039	Woodbury County	Woodbury Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 873-3128	283	21	13.4	36.0%	258 (91.2%)	3 (1.1%)	10 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	78.1	94^th of 576 public elementary schools	83.7%		80.3	70^th of 557 public elementary schools	87.4%	24	73.0	89.2	82.6		83.8	91.9	82.6		76.1	$12,614	$417	$12,197
Unity Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Unity Avenue	Sioux City	51105	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6839	483	39	12.4	80.3%	198 (41.0%)	45 (9.3%)	170 (35.2%)	4 (0.8%)	12 (2.5%)	15 (3.1%)	39 (8.1%)	18.3	495^th of 576 public elementary schools	14.1%		11.8	503^rd of 557 public elementary schools	9.7%	8	60.0	50.8	62.5		69.2	42.4	56.9		34.4	$13,805	$1,113	$12,692
Irving Elementary School	Public	K-5	901 Floyd Blvd	Sioux City	51105	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6834	605	52	11.5	92.9%	20 (3.3%)	48 (7.9%)	522 (86.3%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	16.2	501^st of 576 public elementary schools	13.0%		10	514^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.7%	13	49.5	73.0	37.0		63.7	70.3	33.3		31.9	$12,850	$1,170	$11,680

Frequently Asked Questions about Bronson Elementary School

What district is Bronson Elementary School in?

Lawton-Bronson Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Bronson Elementary School?

Students at Bronson Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Bronson Elementary School attend?

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

High : Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School

Is Bronson Elementary School a good school?

Bronson Elementary School ranks 101^st of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bronson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 390 students attended Bronson Elementary School.

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