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Mormon Trail Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

467^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 19% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Mormon Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Humeston, Iowa, serving 134 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Mormon Trail Community School District, which is ranked 291 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Mormon Trail Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and spends more per student than nearby schools, the school faces several challenges. Chronic absenteeism rates have risen significantly, from 10.5% in 2020-2021 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the state average. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below state averages, with some exceptions. Additionally, Mormon Trail Elementary serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 50% to 66.42% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Clarke Community Elementary School and North Elementary School, Mormon Trail Elementary generally performs worse on standardized tests and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, the school's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are more favorable. Over the past several years, Mormon Trail Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined, suggesting that the school's performance is not keeping pace with other schools in Iowa.

132

Students ?

9.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,641

Per pupil spending ?

63.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123

(641) 877-2521

District: Mormon Trail Community School District

Students who attend Mormon Trail Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.5%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Two or more races:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 24th percentile in 2015 → 19th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (60% vs 72% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg60%

Iowa avg72%

467^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 19%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 24% (2015) to bottom 19% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

291^st of 313Mormon Trail 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	26.7	467 of 576	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.0	459 of 557	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.0	367 of 565	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.3	386 of 574	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.5	352 of 567	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.5	483 of 603	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.5	449 of 567	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	34.7	436 of 574	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	40.6	433 of 599	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	35.3	471 of 616	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	31.1	486 of 603	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	21.7	553 of 624	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	17.4	571 of 626	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts62%-9 vs state

Mathematics60%-13 vs state

Science50%-14 vs state

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Schools Near Mormon Trail 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
Mormon Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	403 S Front St	Humeston	50123	Wayne County	Mormon Trail Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 877-2521	132	14	9.6	63.6%	130 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	26.7	467^th of 576 public elementary schools	18.9%		24	459^th of 557 public elementary schools	17.6%	8	46.2	72.7	50.0	84.6	76.9	54.5	56.3	53.8	50.0	$14,641	$1,026	$13,616
Wayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	607 South West Street	Corydon	50060	Wayne County	Wayne Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 872-1034	328	28	11.8	51.2%	306 (93.3%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.8%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	51.8	319^th of 576 public elementary schools	44.6%		72.7	128^th of 557 public elementary schools	77.0%	191	62.2	66.7	81.3	79.2	62.2	63.6	70.8	79.2	77.1	$10,491	$866	$9,625
North Elementary School	Public	3-6	1203 NE Poplar Street	Leon	50144	Decatur County	Central Decatur Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 446-4452	168	15	11.2	65.5%	155 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	59.4	266^th of 576 public elementary schools	53.8%		55.9	291^st of 557 public elementary schools	47.8%	25	53.1	75.0	84.3	69.6	71.9	86.1	84.3	67.4	84.3	$12,942	$1,411	$11,532
Columbus Elementary School	Public	K-2	1215 Linden Ave	Chariton	50049	Lucas County	Chariton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 774-4712	301	20	15.1	65.4%	270 (89.7%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)										$12,543	$1,038	$11,505
Van Allen Elementary School	Public	3-5	1129 Ashland	Chariton	50049	Lucas County	Chariton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 774-5047	292	18	16.1	59.9%	262 (89.7%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	45.9	362^nd of 576 public elementary schools	37.2%		35.1	414^th of 557 public elementary schools	25.7%	52	70.7	72.9	71.8		73.7	60.4	63.5		71.8	$12,903	$1,028	$11,874
South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	201 SE 6th St	Leon	50144	Decatur County	Central Decatur Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 446-6521	173	17	10.2	71.1%	156 (90.2%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.2%)								(n/a)										$13,515	$1,614	$11,902
Clarke Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	231 S Kossuth St	Osceola	50213	Clarke County	Clarke Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 342-6320	652	55	11.8	60.1%	332 (50.9%)	4 (0.6%)	281 (43.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.0%)	17 (2.6%)	13	513^th of 576 public elementary schools	10.9%		11.3	505^th of 557 public elementary schools	9.3%	8	48.7	60.4	54.5		53.9	57.1	50.6		49.4	$12,335	$680	$11,656

Frequently Asked Questions about Mormon Trail Elementary School

How many students attend Mormon Trail Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 132 students attended Mormon Trail Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Mormon Trail Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mormon Trail Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Mormon Trail Elementary School?

Students at Mormon Trail Elementary School are 98% White.

Is Mormon Trail Elementary School a good school?

Mormon Trail Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Iowa elementary schools.

What district is Mormon Trail Elementary School in?

Mormon Trail Community School District

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