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Paton-Churdan Elementary

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Paton-Churdan Elementary ranks 253 rd of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

253^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Paton-Churdan Elementary is a public elementary school located in Churdan, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 87 students. The school is part of the Paton-Churdan Community School District, which is ranked 164 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paton-Churdan Elementary has shown strong academic performance, with several grades consistently outperforming the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, 4th-grade students achieved 87.5% proficiency in both ELA and Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages of 76% and 74.3%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade students also performed well, with 72.7% proficiency in Science, compared to the state average of 64.2%. However, the school has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.1% to 27.4% over the past few years, which could be an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, such as South Central Calhoun Elementary School, Glidden-Ralston Elementary School, and Southeast Valley Elementary, Paton-Churdan Elementary generally outperforms them in academic achievement, particularly in the upper grades. Additionally, the school has a significantly lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.7 to 10.6 students per teacher, which may contribute to its stronger performance. However, Paton-Churdan Elementary serves a population with a higher percentage of students from low-income families, as indicated by the free and reduced-price lunch rates, which could require the school to provide additional support and resources to address the unique needs of its student population.

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,878

Per pupil spending ?

55.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

606 Adrian St.
Churdan, IA 50050-0157

(515) 389-3111

District: Paton-Churdan Community School District

Students who attend Paton-Churdan Elementary usually attend:

High:

Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

1.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 45th percentile in 2023 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 56th (2025) from a 45th-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Iowa median (56th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg76%

Iowa avg71%

253^rd of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 33 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

164^th of 313Paton-Churdan 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	61.3	253 of 576	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.4	158 of 557	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	52.3	311 of 565	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.5	286 of 574	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.1	205 of 567	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.7	118 of 603	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	81.4	54 of 567	90.5%	★★★★★
2017	79.5	73 of 574	87.3%	★★★★☆
2016	80.8	55 of 599	90.8%	★★★★★
2015	79.7	68 of 616	89.0%	★★★★☆
2014	62.3	257 of 603	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	83.6	28 of 624	95.5%	★★★★★
2012	61.2	262 of 626	58.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics82%+8 vs state

Science73%+8 vs state

English Language Arts71%~ 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 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
Paton-Churdan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	606 Adrian St.	Churdan	50050	Greene County	Paton-Churdan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 389-3111	86	8	10.6	55.8%	80 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	61.3	253^rd of 576 public elementary schools	56.1%		70.4	158^th of 557 public elementary schools	71.6%	95	54.5	87.5	63.6		72.7	87.5	81.8		72.7	$11,878	$511	$11,367
Greene County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	401 E Russell	Jefferson	50129	Greene County	Greene County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 386-3178	518	37	14.0	51.0%	438 (84.6%)	4 (0.8%)	51 (9.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.1%)	21.5	488^th of 576 public elementary schools	15.3%		33.1	428^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.2%	60	53.3	68.1			59.8	63.9				$13,557	$722	$12,835
Southeast Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3116 Zearing Ave	Farnhamville	50538	Calhoun County	Southeast Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 370-2861	223	16	13.9	51.1%	197 (88.3%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.7%)	63.3	234^th of 576 public elementary schools	59.4%					(n/a)	71.8	69.8			87.2	86.0
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	602 Idaho St.	Glidden	51443	Carroll County	Glidden-Ralston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 659-2205	227	18	12.7	35.7%	218 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.5	232^nd of 576 public elementary schools	59.7%		56	290^th of 557 public elementary schools	47.9%	58	75.9	86.2	63.6	76.9	82.8	92.9	86.4	69.2	59.1	$13,937	$458	$13,480
South Central Calhoun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	330 Brower Street	Rockwell City	50579	Calhoun County	South Central Calhoun Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 297-8621	299	26	11.6	44.5%	281 (94.0%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)	57.6				81.4					$11,816	$804	$11,011

Frequently Asked Questions about Paton-Churdan Elementary

What district is Paton-Churdan Elementary in?

Paton-Churdan Community School District

How many students attend Paton-Churdan Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 86 students attended Paton-Churdan Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Paton-Churdan Elementary?

Students at Paton-Churdan Elementary are 93% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Paton-Churdan Elementary attend?

Students who attend Paton-Churdan Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School

Is Paton-Churdan Elementary a good school?

Paton-Churdan Elementary ranks 253^rd of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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