Melcher-Dallas Elementary

Public PK, KG-6

 1003 E Park St
       Dallas, IA  50062


(641) 947-3151

District: Melcher-Dallas Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
381st of 565 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,236 Help


Students who attend Melcher-Dallas Elementary usually attend:

High:    Melcher-Dallas High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  177

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.2%
Hispanic:
1.7%
African American:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.1% Help


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Compare Details Melcher-Dallas Elementary ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.2%), Hispanic (1.7%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melcher-Dallas Elementary is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melcher-Dallas Elementary is $11,236.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Melcher-Dallas Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Melcher-Dallas Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Melcher-Dallas Community School District 251st of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melcher-Dallas Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 61.73 253rd 626 59.6%
2013 63.51 235th 624 62.3%
2014 60.07 283rd 603 53.1%
2015 66.01 230th 616 62.7%
2016 66.46 218th 599 63.6%
2017 36.97 430th 574 25.1%
2018 39.73 399th 567 29.6%
2019 17.51 531st 603 11.9%
2021 30.37 442nd 567 22.0%
2022 42.21 380th 574 33.8%
2023 42.37 381st 565 32.6%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Melcher-Dallas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 257 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1989 269 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1990 259 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1991 271 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1992 266 1 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 274
1993 270 1 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 278
1994 256 1 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 263
1995 246 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1996 246 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1997 247 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1998 240 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1999 253 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2000 257 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -20 237
2001 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2002 256 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2003 256 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2004 231 2 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 237
2005 182 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2006 204 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2007 236 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2008 224 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2009 235 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2010 172 1 4 3 0 0 0 0 180
2011 195 1 2 7 0 0 0 0 205
2012 207 3 2 10 0 0 1 0 223
2013 213 5 1 11 0 0 1 0 231
2014 221 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 233
2015 221 6 0 5 0 0 0 0 232
2016 211 3 0 8 0 0 0 0 222
2017 217 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 224
2018 225 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 233
2019 230 2 0 5 0 0 2 0 239
2020 184 2 0 4 0 0 2 0 192
2021 182 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 187
2022 174 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 181
2023 172 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 177

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Melcher-Dallas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 260 14.0 18.5 25.8
1989 272 14.9 18.2 21.7
1990 263 14.9 17.6 12.9
1991 277 16.2 17.0 13.4
1992 274 18.0 15.2 17.2
1993 278 18.6 14.9 21.6
1994 263 19.0 13.8 23.2
1995 246 17.6 14.0 29.3
1996 246 17.6 14.0 29.3
1997 251 19.5 12.9 25.1
1998 241 21.8 11.1 22
1999 254 21.2 12.0 32.7
2000 237 20.6 11.5 33.5
2001 235 21.6 10.9 35.7
2002 257 20.3 12.7 38.1
2003 257 20.3 12.7 38.1
2004 237 22.3 10.6 34.6
2005 187 20.1 9.3 41.7
2006 208 15.9 13.1 40.4
2007 242 16.9 14.3 35.5
2008 230 17.8 12.9 36.5
2009 239 13.9 17.2 26.8
2010 180 13.9 12.9 38.9
2011 205 13.0 15.7 38.5
2012 223 13.0 17.1 37.7
2013 231 14.3 16.0 44.2
2014 233 12.0 19.4 38.6
2015 232 14.0 16.5 41.8
2016 222 16.0 13.8 44.1
2017 224 16.2 13.8 41.1
2018 233 14.4 16.1 36.5
2019 239 15.5 15.3 34.3
2020 192 15.5 12.3 40.1
2021 187 13.6 13.7 37.4
2022 181 13.5 13.3 30.4
2023 177 11.5 15.3 31.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Melcher-Dallas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 260 14.0 18.5 25.8
1989 272 14.9 18.2 21.7
1990 263 14.9 17.6 12.9
1991 277 16.2 17.0 13.4
1992 274 18.0 15.2 17.2
1993 278 18.6 14.9 21.6
1994 263 19.0 13.8 23.2
1995 246 17.6 14.0 29.3
1996 246 17.6 14.0 29.3
1997 251 19.5 12.9 25.1
1998 241 21.8 11.1 22
1999 254 21.2 12.0 32.7
2000 237 20.6 11.5 33.5
2001 235 21.6 10.9 35.7
2002 257 20.3 12.7 38.1
2003 257 20.3 12.7 38.1
2004 237 22.3 10.6 34.6
2005 187 20.1 9.3 41.7
2006 208 15.9 13.1 40.4
2007 242 16.9 14.3 35.5
2008 230 17.8 12.9 36.5
2009 239 13.9 17.2 26.8
2010 180 13.9 12.9 38.9
2011 205 13.0 15.7 38.5
2012 223 13.0 17.1 37.7
2013 231 14.3 16.0 44.2
2014 233 12.0 19.4 38.6
2015 232 14.0 16.5 41.8
2016 222 16.0 13.8 44.1
2017 224 16.2 13.8 41.1
2018 233 14.4 16.1 36.5
2019 239 15.5 15.3 34.3
2020 192 15.5 12.3 40.1
2021 187 13.6 13.7 37.4
2022 181 13.5 13.3 30.4
2023 177 11.5 15.3 31.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Melcher-Dallas Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $776 (6.9%) $10,459 (93.1%) $11,236

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Melcher-Dallas Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 531st of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 381st of 565 Elementary schools
 20.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Melcher-Dallas Elementary)35.763.2
 27.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Melcher-Dallas Community School District)35.763.2
 27.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Melcher-Dallas Elementary)71.457.9
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Melcher-Dallas Community School District)71.457.9
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Melcher-Dallas Elementary)48.380
 31.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Melcher-Dallas Community School District)48.380
 31.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Melcher-Dallas Elementary)65.575
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Melcher-Dallas Community School District)65.575
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Melcher-Dallas Elementary)51.471.4
 20%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Melcher-Dallas Community School District)51.471.4
 20%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Melcher-Dallas Elementary)17.176.2
 59.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Melcher-Dallas Community School District)17.176.2
 59.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Melcher-Dallas Elementary)62.552.6
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Melcher-Dallas Community School District)62.552.6
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Melcher-Dallas Elementary)46.947.4
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Melcher-Dallas Community School District)46.947.4
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students239177
 25.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White230172
 25.2%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.3%31.1%
 3.2%


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Students at Melcher-Dallas Elementary are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 177 students attended Melcher-Dallas Elementary.

Students who attend Melcher-Dallas Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Melcher-Dallas High School

Melcher-Dallas Elementary ranks 381st of 565 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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