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Wilkins Elementary School

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Wilkins Elementary School ranks 329 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

329^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 43% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Wilkins Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Linn-Mar Community School District in Marion, Iowa, with 349 students. While the school's performance has fluctuated over the past decade, it currently ranks 329 out of 576 Iowa elementary schools with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiator for Wilkins Elementary is its relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 16.3% to 23.4% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Echo Hill Elementary (8.09% free/reduced lunch) and Westfield Elementary (17.62% free/reduced lunch). Additionally, Wilkins Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the Linn-Mar Community School District and the state averages, and the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.27% to 46.42% in recent years.

Despite having higher spending per student compared to some nearby schools, Wilkins Elementary's academic performance does not seem to be commensurate with the level of resources invested. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices, teacher quality, and school leadership, may be playing a role in the school's performance. By addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate, implementing targeted interventions to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and aligning instructional practices with the district and state standards, the school and district can work to enhance the educational experiences and outcomes for the students at Wilkins Elementary.

348

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,799

Per pupil spending ?

41.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2127 27th St
Marion, IA 52302

(319) 447-3380

District: Linn-Mar Community School District

Students who attend Wilkins Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Excelsior Middle School
High:	Linn-Mar High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.6%

Two or more races:

9.5%

Hispanic:

6.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 56th percentile in 2015 → 43rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2015

!Near the bottom of Linn-Mar Community School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg82%

Iowa avg73%

329^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 44% (2015) to bottom 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 7Elementary Schools in the Linn-Mar Community School District

98^th of 313Linn-Mar 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	50.4	329 of 576	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.2	408 of 557	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	50.3	325 of 565	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.3	268 of 574	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.4	293 of 567	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.5	303 of 603	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.8	243 of 567	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.2	241 of 574	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.2	181 of 599	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.9	273 of 616	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.5	142 of 603	76.5%	★★★★☆
2013	67.6	184 of 624	70.5%	★★★★☆
2012	68.1	172 of 626	72.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts74%~ state avg

Mathematics72%-3 vs state

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Schools Near Wilkins 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2127 27th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 447-3380	348	28	12.6	41.1%	270 (77.6%)	19 (5.5%)	21 (6.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.5%)	50.4	329^th of 576 public elementary schools	42.9%		36.2	408^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.8%	79	67.9	80.7		73.2	70.2			$13,799	$613	$13,186
Longfellow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2900 8th Ave	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 377-4691	254	18	13.8	42.5%	196 (77.2%)	22 (8.7%)	12 (4.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.1%)								(n/a)								$15,444	$630	$14,815
Indian Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	2900 Indian Creek Rd	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3270	354	25	14.1	16.1%	285 (80.5%)	15 (4.2%)	15 (4.2%)	17 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	80.4	69^th of 576 public elementary schools	88.0%		77	90^th of 557 public elementary schools	83.8%	21	84.6	87.2		89.7	81.8			$12,023	$439	$11,584
Francis Marion Intermediate School	Public	3-4	2301 3rd Ave	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 373-4766	320	25	12.8	50.0%	250 (78.1%)	22 (6.9%)	14 (4.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.0%)	64.6	226^th of 576 public elementary schools	60.8%		57.7	273^rd of 557 public elementary schools	51.0%	47	68.8	82.1		76.3	88.7			$14,179	$100	$14,080
Novak Elementary School	Public	K-4	401 29th Avenue	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 447-3300	347	29	12.1	26.5%	269 (77.5%)	22 (6.3%)	19 (5.5%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.5%)	68.8	183^rd of 576 public elementary schools	68.2%		63.4	218^th of 557 public elementary schools	60.9%	35	84.6	80.6		92.3	72.2			$13,619	$930	$12,689
Linn Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2301 50th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 730-3500	385	28	13.7	44.4%	261 (67.8%)	38 (9.9%)	40 (10.4%)	10 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.1%)	37.7	417^th of 576 public elementary schools	27.6%		57.2	280^th of 557 public elementary schools	49.7%	137	55.6	78.1		61.9	72.6			$13,263	$642	$12,621
Parkview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	125 3rd Ave	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 377-4698	267	21	12.8	42.3%	195 (73.0%)	20 (7.5%)	18 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (12.4%)								(n/a)								$13,914	$720	$13,195
Bowman Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	151 Boyson Rd NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 447-3240	413	29	14.4	27.8%	306 (74.1%)	24 (5.8%)	30 (7.3%)	24 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	26 (6.3%)	71	159^th of 576 public elementary schools	72.4%		66.4	187^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.4%	28	82.6	83.3		79.7	80.3			$12,115	$552	$11,563
Echo Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	400 Echo Hill Road	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 730-3560	536	31	17.2	7.3%	422 (78.7%)	11 (2.1%)	18 (3.4%)	65 (12.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	91.3	10^th of 576 public elementary schools	98.3%		88.5	18^th of 557 public elementary schools	96.8%	8	92.4	92.2		94.6	94.1			$12,860	$361	$12,500
Kenwood Leadership Academy School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 E Ave NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 558-1465	386	29	13.2	60.4%	173 (44.8%)	97 (25.1%)	39 (10.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	70 (18.1%)	27.8	465^th of 576 public elementary schools	19.3%		25.7	456^th of 557 public elementary schools	18.1%	9	66.7	62.5	55.6	71.7	54.2	55.6	57.8	$15,281	$897	$14,383

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkins Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Wilkins Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Excelsior Middle School
High : Linn-Mar High School

What district is Wilkins Elementary School in?

Linn-Mar Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Wilkins Elementary School?

Students at Wilkins Elementary School are 78% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Wilkins Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 348 students attended Wilkins Elementary School.

Is Wilkins Elementary School a good school?

Wilkins Elementary School ranks 329^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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