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Mapleton Elementary School

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Mapleton Elementary School ranks 240 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

240^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 58% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Mapleton Elementary School is a small, rural school in Mapleton, IA, serving 182 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District, and it has achieved a remarkable academic turnaround in recent years.

Mapleton Elementary stands out for its consistent academic strength across grades and subjects, particularly in science. In the 2024-2025 school year, 77.3% of 5th graders were proficient in science, outperforming the state average by 13 percentage points and nearby schools like West Monona Elementary (where proficiency was lower). The school also shows steady English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades (ranging from 72.7% to 81.8%), a sign of a stable instructional program. This consistency contrasts with some peers, such as Schleswig Elementary School, which has seen recent ranking declines. Mapleton’s state ranking percentile has climbed from the 21st percentile in 2016-2017 to the 58th percentile in 2024-2025, a sustained improvement that outpaces nearby schools. Additionally, its chronic absenteeism rate (13.2%) is half that of its district (27.0%), indicating a healthy, engaging environment for students.

Despite 55% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Mapleton consistently beats state averages in most subjects, effectively closing opportunity gaps. The school’s per-student spending of $16,504 (2018-2019) is higher than some neighbors like Whiting Elementary School ($11,347), suggesting investment in resources may support its success. One area for attention is 4th-grade math, where proficiency dipped to 66.7% in 2024-2025, the lowest among tested subjects. Overall, Mapleton’s upward trajectory and strong science program make it a standout choice for families seeking a school that delivers results despite economic challenges.

182

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,504

Per pupil spending ?

54.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

501 South 7th
Mapleton, IA 51034

(712) 881-1319

District: Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District

Students who attend Mapleton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	MVAO Middle School
High:	Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 71st percentile in 2024 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Iowa median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 71st-percentile peak (2024) to 58th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg77%

Iowa avg71%

240^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 40% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District

181^st of 313Maple Valley-Anthon Oto 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	62.2	240 of 576	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.8	162 of 557	70.9%	★★★★☆
2023	53.8	297 of 565	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.1	208 of 574	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.7	381 of 567	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.3	431 of 603	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.5	410 of 567	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	29.4	456 of 574	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	40.5	435 of 599	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	52.1	367 of 616	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	41.3	444 of 603	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	52.8	348 of 624	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	46.7	408 of 626	34.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts78%+7 vs state

Science77%+13 vs state

Mathematics74%~ state avg

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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
Mapleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 South 7th	Mapleton	51034	Monona County	Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 881-1319	182	15	12.3	54.9%	174 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	62.2	240^th of 576 public elementary schools	58.3%		69.8	162^nd of 557 public elementary schools	70.9%	78	72.7	81.8	77.3	81.8	66.7	77.3	77.3	$16,504	$818	$15,685
Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	321 Main	Charter Oak	51439	Crawford County	Charter Oak-Ute Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 678-3325	117	13	9.0	34.2%	106 (90.6%)	4 (3.4%)	7 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.8	389^th of 576 public elementary schools	32.5%		64.4	205^th of 557 public elementary schools	63.2%	184	57.1	80.0	66.7	61.9	73.3	66.7	75.0	$15,474	$993	$14,481
Anthon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	110 W Division	Anthon	51004	Woodbury County	Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 373-5244	64	8	8.0	51.6%	57 (89.1%)	3 (4.7%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	65.4	219^th of 576 public elementary schools	62.0%					(n/a)	90.9		70.0	90.9		80.0	50.0	$13,892	$701	$13,189
West Monona Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	611 4th Street	Onawa	51040	Monona County	West Monona Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 433-1393	352	26	13.5	44.3%	297 (84.4%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.5%)	3 (0.9%)	13 (3.7%)	43.4	381^st of 576 public elementary schools	33.9%		53.2	310^th of 557 public elementary schools	44.3%	71	55.9	85.4	69.4	72.9	63.4	64.6	66.7	$13,471	$617	$12,854
Schleswig Elementary School	Public	K-4	714 Date Street	Schleswig	51461	Crawford County	Schleswig Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 676-3314	75	8	9.8	46.7%	60 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (16.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	65.5	217^th of 576 public elementary schools	62.3%		76.6	96^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.8%	121	60.0	94.4		73.3	88.9			$21,453	$784	$20,669
Whiting Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	606 West St	Whiting	51063	Monona County	Whiting Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 455-2468	78	9	8.5	73.1%	46 (59.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (10.3%)	31.8	452^nd of 576 public elementary schools	21.5%					(n/a)	26.7	72.7		73.3	72.7			$11,347	$706	$10,641

Frequently Asked Questions about Mapleton Elementary School

What district is Mapleton Elementary School in?

Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District

How many students attend Mapleton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 182 students attended Mapleton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mapleton Elementary School?

Students at Mapleton Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Mapleton Elementary School a good school?

Mapleton Elementary School ranks 240^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Mapleton Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : MVAO Middle School
High : Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School

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