United Community School

Summary:

United Community School is an elementary school located in Boone, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 361 students. The school is part of the United Community School District, which is ranked 295 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

United Community School's test scores show some strengths and weaknesses compared to nearby schools. In 2023-2024, the school had higher proficiency rates than the Ames Community School District in 5th grade English Language Arts (73% vs. 81.4%) and 5th grade Mathematics (64.9% vs. 79.5%). However, the school struggled in 3rd grade English Language Arts (48.3% vs. 64.2% statewide) and 3rd grade Mathematics (51.7% vs. 76.3% statewide). United Community School's spending per student, at $14,969 in 2018-2019, is higher than the nearby Gilbert Community School District schools but lower than some Ames schools.

United Community School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, from 23rd out of 599 Iowa elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 458th out of 557 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement. The nearby Gilbert Elementary and Gilbert Intermediate schools consistently outperform United Community School on state assessments, with proficiency rates over 90% in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1284 U Ave
       Boone, IA  50036-0589


(515) 432-5319

District: United Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
458th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,969 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.7%
Hispanic:
5.7%
African American:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details United Community School ranks worse than 82.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.51. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), Hispanic (5.7%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at United Community School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare United Community School employs 25.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at United Community School is $14,969.
Schooldigger Rankings:

United Community School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

United Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks United Community School District 295th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for United Community School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 60.43 270th 626 56.9%
2013 76.40 76th 624 87.8%
2014 68.09 191st 603 68.3%
2015 78.01 84th 616 86.4%
2016 85.52 23rd 599 96.2%
2017 72.45 147th 574 74.4%
2018 65.38 207th 567 63.5%
2019 37.77 418th 603 30.7%
2021 83.60 61st 567 89.2%
2022 75.79 113th 574 80.3%
2023 51.23 319th 565 43.5%
2024 24.51 458th 557 17.8%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for United Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 183 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 188
1989 188 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1990 198 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1991 217 1 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 222
1992 212 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 216
1993 383 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 386
1994 346 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 351
1995 368 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1996 368 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1997 366 3 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1998 339 7 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1999 352 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2000 369 7 3 3 2 n/a n/a -14 370
2001 372 9 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2002 320 13 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2003 320 13 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2004 293 3 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2005 292 16 2 17 2 n/a n/a 0 329
2006 271 12 1 19 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2007 265 12 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 297
2008 302 22 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2009 146 13 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2010 77 4 2 6 0 0 1 0 90
2011 103 7 2 9 0 0 4 0 125
2012 90 5 0 7 0 0 4 0 106
2013 101 9 0 9 1 0 3 0 123
2014 112 9 0 10 0 0 9 0 140
2015 115 7 1 8 0 0 6 0 137
2016 124 5 1 12 0 0 4 0 146
2017 149 3 3 15 1 0 8 0 179
2018 139 4 1 17 0 0 5 0 166
2019 153 2 1 14 1 0 1 0 172
2020 150 3 0 12 1 0 2 0 168
2021 160 2 0 8 0 0 3 0 173
2022 340 4 2 22 0 0 8 0 376
2023 319 5 3 23 0 0 11 0 361
2024 297 7 1 19 0 0 7 0 331

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 United Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 188 13.0 14.4 10.6
1989 190 13.5 14.0 1.1
1990 198 15.5 12.7 0
1991 222 16.7 13.2 8.1
1992 216 18.0 12.0 4.2
1993 386 26.4 14.6 15
1994 351 26.6 13.2 13.4
1995 374 28.7 13.0 13.4
1996 374 28.7 13.0 13.4
1997 376 28.1 13.4 15.4
1998 351 27.9 12.6 19.4
1999 355 29.3 12.1 19.2
2000 370 31.6 11.7 24
2001 385 33.2 11.6 23.9
2002 341 28.7 11.9 25.2
2003 341 28.7 11.9 25.2
2004 308 26.2 11.8 25.6
2005 329 25.6 12.9 29.8
2006 304 25.0 12.2 28.6
2007 297 24.5 12.1 34.3
2008 343 26.0 13.2 31.2
2009 171 15.7 10.9 32.2
2010 90 10.4 8.6 32.2
2011 125 12.4 10.0 36
2012 106 11.6 9.1 21.7
2013 123 11.6 10.5 23.6
2014 140 11.1 12.5 30.7
2015 137 10.0 13.7 25.5
2016 146 10.0 14.6 30.8
2017 179 12.3 14.5 30.2
2018 166 15.4 10.7 30.1
2019 172 14.5 11.8 32
2020 168 13.7 12.2 27.4
2021 173 11.4 15.1 23.1
2022 376 23.5 15.9 15.2
2023 361 24.2 14.9 22.4
2024 331 25.8 12.8 19

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 United Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 188 13.0 14.4 10.6
1989 190 13.5 14.0 1.1
1990 198 15.5 12.7 0
1991 222 16.7 13.2 8.1
1992 216 18.0 12.0 4.2
1993 386 26.4 14.6 15
1994 351 26.6 13.2 13.4
1995 374 28.7 13.0 13.4
1996 374 28.7 13.0 13.4
1997 376 28.1 13.4 15.4
1998 351 27.9 12.6 19.4
1999 355 29.3 12.1 19.2
2000 370 31.6 11.7 24
2001 385 33.2 11.6 23.9
2002 341 28.7 11.9 25.2
2003 341 28.7 11.9 25.2
2004 308 26.2 11.8 25.6
2005 329 25.6 12.9 29.8
2006 304 25.0 12.2 28.6
2007 297 24.5 12.1 34.3
2008 343 26.0 13.2 31.2
2009 171 15.7 10.9 32.2
2010 90 10.4 8.6 32.2
2011 125 12.4 10.0 36
2012 106 11.6 9.1 21.7
2013 123 11.6 10.5 23.6
2014 140 11.1 12.5 30.7
2015 137 10.0 13.7 25.5
2016 146 10.0 14.6 30.8
2017 179 12.3 14.5 30.2
2018 166 15.4 10.7 30.1
2019 172 14.5 11.8 32
2020 168 13.7 12.2 27.4
2021 173 11.4 15.1 23.1
2022 376 23.5 15.9 15.2
2023 361 24.2 14.9 22.4
2024 331 25.8 12.8 19

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for United Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $674 (4.5%) $14,296 (95.5%) $14,969

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

Impact of COVID-19 on United Community School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 418th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 319th of 565 Elementary schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (United Community School)4144
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (United Community School District)4144
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (United Community School)69.268
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (United Community School District)69.268
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (United Community School)67.684.6
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (United Community School District)67.684.6
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (United Community School)73.571.8
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (United Community School District)73.571.8
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (United Community School)61.374.1
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (United Community School District)61.374.1
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (United Community School)67.766.7
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (United Community School District)67.766.7
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (United Community School)47.180.8
 33.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (United Community School District)47.180.8
 33.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (United Community School)82.484.6
 2.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (United Community School District)82.484.6
 2.2%
   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 Students172361
 109.9%
African American25
 150%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic1423
 64.3%
Pacific Islander00
White153319
 108.5%
Two or More Races111
 1000%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32%22.4%
 9.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about United Community School

Students at United Community School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended United Community School.

United Community School ranks in the bottom 17.8% of Iowa elementary schools.


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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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