St Ansgar Elementary School

Summary:

St Ansgar Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school serving 320 students in grades PK-5 in the St Ansgar Community School District in Saint Ansgar, Iowa. The school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments and is ranked in the top 5% of Iowa elementary schools.

St Ansgar Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with 92.5% of 3rd graders, 86.7% of 4th graders, and 83.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69% respectively. In Mathematics, the school had 100% of 3rd graders, 90% of 4th graders, and 89.2% of 5th graders proficient or better, far exceeding the state averages. The school's spending per student of $11,154 is lower than some nearby schools, such as Harding Elementary School ($16,224) and Riceville Elementary School ($13,540), but higher than Northwood-Kensett Elementary ($10,614) and the Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs ($15,709) and Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus ($15,896).

While St Ansgar Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, the school's student population is predominantly white, with very low percentages of minority students. This lack of diversity may be a concern and could impact the school's ability to prepare students for an increasingly diverse world. However, the school's efficient use of resources and strong academic outcomes make it a standout institution in the region, consistently ranking in the top 5% of Iowa elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 206 E. 8th Street
       Saint Ansgar, IA  50472


(641) 713-2331

District: St Ansgar Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,154 Help


Students who attend St Ansgar Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    St Ansgar Middle School
High:    St Ansgar High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.1%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Two or more races:
2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St Ansgar Elementary School ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.1%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Ansgar Elementary School is 18.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Ansgar Elementary School is $11,154.
Schooldigger Rankings:

St Ansgar Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St Ansgar Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks St Ansgar Community School District 9th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St Ansgar Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 70.61 140th 626 77.6%
2013 84.33 23rd 624 96.3%
2014 87.09 15th 603 97.5%
2015 79.06 74th 616 88.0%
2016 69.94 174th 599 71.0%
2017 69.57 185th 574 67.8%
2018 73.27 136th 567 76.0%
2019 86.76 37th 603 93.9%
2021 78.82 93rd 567 83.6%
2022 69.20 182nd 574 68.3%
2023 87.61 24th 565 95.8%
2024 89.40 15th 557 97.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for St Ansgar Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 271 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1989 286 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1990 268 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1991 248 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1992 243 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1993 256 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1994 253 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 256 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1996 256 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1997 262 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1998 257 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1999 257 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2000 272 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -23 249
2001 261 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2002 229 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2003 229 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2004 235 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2005 259 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2006 251 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2007 247 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2008 237 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2009 290 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2010 267 2 0 3 2 0 1 0 275
2011 271 1 3 3 2 0 2 0 282
2012 267 0 3 3 2 0 2 0 277
2013 235 0 3 2 1 0 1 0 242
2014 271 0 4 3 1 0 1 0 280
2015 273 3 4 3 0 0 0 0 283
2016 267 6 3 3 0 0 1 0 280
2017 264 3 0 6 2 0 2 0 277
2018 270 2 0 1 0 0 4 0 277
2019 291 5 0 2 0 0 6 0 304
2020 283 2 0 6 1 0 6 0 298
2021 293 2 0 13 0 0 9 0 317
2022 291 1 0 7 0 0 10 0 309
2023 301 0 0 10 0 0 9 0 320

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 St Ansgar Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 273 15.5 17.6 18.3
1989 286 15.5 18.4 16.8
1990 269 14.5 18.5 20.8
1991 250 15.0 16.6 14.4
1992 245 17.0 14.4 17.6
1993 259 13.7 18.9 14.7
1994 256 14.7 17.4 14.5
1995 258 13.1 19.7 15.5
1996 258 13.1 19.7 15.5
1997 264 12.6 21.0 12.5
1998 258 12.6 20.5 14
1999 258 13.3 19.4 23.3
2000 249 13.0 19.2 19.9
2001 261 14.4 18.1 25.7
2002 233 15.1 15.4 25.3
2003 233 15.1 15.4 25.3
2004 240 16.3 14.7 27.1
2005 263 18.3 14.4 24.7
2006 253 18.9 13.4 20.6
2007 248 18.9 13.1 23.8
2008 238 17.9 13.3 28.2
2009 291 18.9 15.4 30.6
2010 275 17.0 16.1 34.5
2011 282 15.0 18.8 31.9
2012 277 16.5 16.7 36.5
2013 242 17.0 14.2 31.8
2014 280 16.3 17.1 31.8
2015 283 17.0 16.6 33.6
2016 280 17.0 16.4 26.4
2017 277 16.0 17.3 26
2018 277 16.1 17.2 24.9
2019 304 17.0 17.7 26
2020 298 17.0 17.4 27.9
2021 317 17.0 18.5 24.9
2022 309 17.0 18.0 23.3
2023 320 17.0 18.7 24.1

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 St Ansgar Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 273 15.5 17.6 18.3
1989 286 15.5 18.4 16.8
1990 269 14.5 18.5 20.8
1991 250 15.0 16.6 14.4
1992 245 17.0 14.4 17.6
1993 259 13.7 18.9 14.7
1994 256 14.7 17.4 14.5
1995 258 13.1 19.7 15.5
1996 258 13.1 19.7 15.5
1997 264 12.6 21.0 12.5
1998 258 12.6 20.5 14
1999 258 13.3 19.4 23.3
2000 249 13.0 19.2 19.9
2001 261 14.4 18.1 25.7
2002 233 15.1 15.4 25.3
2003 233 15.1 15.4 25.3
2004 240 16.3 14.7 27.1
2005 263 18.3 14.4 24.7
2006 253 18.9 13.4 20.6
2007 248 18.9 13.1 23.8
2008 238 17.9 13.3 28.2
2009 291 18.9 15.4 30.6
2010 275 17.0 16.1 34.5
2011 282 15.0 18.8 31.9
2012 277 16.5 16.7 36.5
2013 242 17.0 14.2 31.8
2014 280 16.3 17.1 31.8
2015 283 17.0 16.6 33.6
2016 280 17.0 16.4 26.4
2017 277 16.0 17.3 26
2018 277 16.1 17.2 24.9
2019 304 17.0 17.7 26
2020 298 17.0 17.4 27.9
2021 317 17.0 18.5 24.9
2022 309 17.0 18.0 23.3
2023 320 17.0 18.7 24.1

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 St Ansgar Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $368 (3.3%) $10,787 (96.7%) $11,154

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

Impact of COVID-19 on St Ansgar Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 37th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 24th of 565 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St Ansgar Elementary School)84.887.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St Ansgar Community School District)84.887.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St Ansgar Elementary School)90.991.9
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St Ansgar Community School District)90.991.9
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St Ansgar Elementary School)80.691.4
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St Ansgar Community School District)80.691.4
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (St Ansgar Elementary School)93.591.4
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St Ansgar Community School District)93.591.4
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St Ansgar Elementary School)8087.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St Ansgar Community School District)8087.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (St Ansgar Elementary School)9287.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St Ansgar Community School District)9287.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students304320
 5.3%
African American50
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic210
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White291301
 3.4%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26%24.1%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St Ansgar Elementary School

Students at St Ansgar Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended St Ansgar Elementary School.

Yes! St Ansgar Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 15th of 557 Iowa elementary schools.

Students who attend St Ansgar Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : St Ansgar Middle School
High : St Ansgar High School


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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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