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St Ansgar Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

24^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

St Ansgar Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving 323 students in grades PK-5 in the St Ansgar Community School District in Iowa. The school consistently ranks among the top 25-50 elementary schools in the state and is part of a district that is ranked 10th out of 313 districts in Iowa with a 5-star rating.

St Ansgar Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 88.9% of 3rd graders, 92.7% of 4th graders, and 86.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 67.9%, 76%, and 69.8% respectively. In mathematics, the school had 100% of 3rd graders, 95.1% of 4th graders, and 82% of 5th graders proficient or better, far exceeding the state averages of 75.8%, 74.3%, and 71.5%. The school also maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.7% to 23.4%, which is significantly better than the state average.

While St Ansgar Elementary School outperforms many of its nearby peers, such as Harding Elementary, Riceville Elementary, and Northwood-Kensett Elementary, which have lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 22.6% to 24.06%, may suggest that it is serving a more advantaged student population compared to its neighbors. The school's higher spending per student, at $11,154, also indicates that the St Ansgar Community School District is investing significant resources into the school, which could be a contributing factor to its success.

345

Students ?

19.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,154

Per pupil spending ?

24.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

206 E. 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472

(641) 713-2331

District: St Ansgar Community School District

Students who attend St Ansgar Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 88th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (88% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Iowa elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school88%

District avg88%

Iowa avg71%

24^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From top 12% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 313St Ansgar 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	87.1	24 of 576	95.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.4	15 of 557	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	87.6	24 of 565	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	69.2	182 of 574	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	78.8	93 of 567	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	86.8	37 of 603	93.9%	★★★★★
2018	73.3	136 of 567	76.0%	★★★★☆
2017	69.6	185 of 574	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.9	174 of 599	71.0%	★★★★☆
2015	79.1	74 of 616	88.0%	★★★★☆
2014	87.1	15 of 603	97.5%	★★★★★
2013	84.3	23 of 624	96.3%	★★★★★
2012	70.6	140 of 626	77.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics91%+17 vs state

English Language Arts89%+18 vs state

Science79%+14 vs state

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Schools Near St Ansgar 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 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
St Ansgar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	206 E. 8th Street	Saint Ansgar	50472	Mitchell County	St Ansgar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 713-2331	345	18	19.0	24.3%	322 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	87.1	24^th of 576 public elementary schools	95.8%		89.4	15^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.3%	9	88.9	92.7	86.9	100.0	95.1	82.0	78.7	$11,154	$368	$10,787
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	515 Chase Street	Osage	50461	Mitchell County	Osage Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 732-5856	405	29	13.9	29.4%	374 (92.3%)	4 (1.0%)	16 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	59.1	269^th of 576 public elementary schools	53.3%		60.4	250^th of 557 public elementary schools	55.1%	19	77.3	77.0		80.0	70.5			$11,312	$546	$10,765
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus	Public	PK, KG-3	105 S East St	Manly	50456	Worth County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 454-3283	143	12	12.1	43.4%	134 (93.7%)	4 (2.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	64.7			88.2				$15,896	$878	$15,018
Northwood-Kensett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 1st Ave North	Northwood	50459	Worth County	Northwood-Kensett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 324-1127	287	19	15.0	30.0%	262 (91.3%)	2 (0.7%)	16 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	50	332^nd of 576 public elementary schools	42.4%		45.6	359^th of 557 public elementary schools	35.5%	27	63.6	61.0	68.6	81.8	82.9	71.4	65.7	$10,614	$468	$10,147
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs	Public	PK, KG-3	509 N Iowa Ave	Nora Springs	50458	Floyd County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 749-5301	145	11	13.4	29.7%	135 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	73.0			86.5				$15,709	$1,273	$14,436
Riceville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	912 Woodland Ave	Riceville	50466	Howard County	Riceville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 985-2288	226	17	13.5	45.6%	198 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.3%)	71.9	150^th of 576 public elementary schools	74.0%		52.8	315^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.4%	165	68.4	86.4	81.8	89.5	88.6	63.6	72.7	$13,540	$1,012	$12,527
Harding Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1239 N. Rhode Island Ave	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 421-4406	387	27	14.5	45.2%	276 (71.3%)	22 (5.7%)	49 (12.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.2%)	17 (4.4%)	47.2	352^nd of 576 public elementary schools	38.9%		28.8	445^th of 557 public elementary schools	20.1%	93	70.5	73.3		77.3	66.7			$16,224	$857	$15,366

Frequently Asked Questions about St Ansgar Elementary School

Is St Ansgar Elementary School a good school?

Yes! St Ansgar Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 24^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of St Ansgar Elementary School?

Students at St Ansgar Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of St Ansgar Elementary School attend?

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

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

How many students attend St Ansgar Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 345 students attended St Ansgar Elementary School.

What district is St Ansgar Elementary School in?

St Ansgar Community School District

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