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Sylvia Enarson Elementary School

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Sylvia Enarson Elementary School ranks 279 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

279^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Sylvia Enarson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Villisca, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 119 students. The school is part of the Villisca Community School District, which is ranked 215 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sylvia Enarson Elementary School has shown mixed academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 202 to 487 out of 557-576 Iowa elementary schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were generally on par with or slightly above the state and district averages, indicating relatively strong academic achievement. However, the school's performance has been more inconsistent in recent years, with proficiency rates fluctuating significantly across different grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.9% to 23.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and may be impacting the school's academic performance.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Essex Elementary School, Inman Elementary School, and Garfield Elementary School, generally perform at a lower level than Sylvia Enarson Elementary School based on their statewide rankings and proficiency rates. However, Stanton Elementary School, located just 7.13 miles from Sylvia Enarson, stands out as a high-performing school with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently strong academic results, providing a potential opportunity for Sylvia Enarson Elementary School to learn from its practices and strategies.

112

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,557

Per pupil spending ?

51.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

219 Central Avenue
Villisca, IA 50864

(712) 826-5982

District: Villisca Community School District

Students who attend Sylvia Enarson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Southwest Valley Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

1.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 51st percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Iowa median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg73%

Iowa avg71%

279^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

215^th of 313Villisca 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	57.3	279 of 576	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.1	208 of 557	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.9	202 of 565	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.2	416 of 574	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.9	487 of 567	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.9	416 of 603	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.8	456 of 567	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	37.8	425 of 574	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	42.1	420 of 599	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.0	300 of 616	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	45.6	412 of 603	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	43.3	435 of 624	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	28.4	531 of 626	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics79%+5 vs state

Science71%+7 vs state

English Language Arts69%~ state avg

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Schools Near Sylvia Enarson 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
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	219 Central Avenue	Villisca	50864	Montgomery County	Villisca Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 826-5982	112	10	11.4	51.8%	106 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	57.3	279^th of 576 public elementary schools	51.6%		64.1	208^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.7%	71	76.5	54.5	71.4		76.5	72.7	85.7		71.4	$16,557	$1,288	$15,269
Stanton Elementary School	Public	K-5	605 Elliott Street	Stanton	51573	Montgomery County	Stanton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 829-2171	145	5	27.9	35.2%	137 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	79.4	80^th of 576 public elementary schools	86.1%		69	174^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.8%	94	100.0	80.8	73.9		93.8	80.8	91.3		87.0	$12,043	$476	$11,568
Corning Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Nodaway Street	Corning	50841	Adams County	Corning Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 322-4020	210	20	10.3	44.3%	193 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	66.6	200^th of 576 public elementary schools	65.3%		52.7	316^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.3%	116	66.7	80.0	84.4		87.5	66.7	78.1		81.3	$15,382	$1,040	$14,342
Inman Elementary School	Public	K-6	900 Inman Drive	Red Oak	51566	Montgomery County	Red Oak Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 623-6635	461	34	13.4	53.6%	399 (86.6%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	15.4	504^th of 576 public elementary schools	12.5%		15.3	487^th of 557 public elementary schools	12.6%	17	41.1	58.0	58.7	53.6	62.5	58.0	56.0	61.8	50.7	$13,647	$822	$12,825
Garfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	901 S. 15th	Clarinda	51632	Page County	Clarinda Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 542-4510	573	42	13.7	47.6%	519 (90.6%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (4.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	54	301^st of 576 public elementary schools	47.7%		44.8	365^th of 557 public elementary schools	34.5%	64	59.7	73.6	64.9	72.6	87.0	84.7	80.5	67.7	67.5	$9,763	$407	$9,357
Essex Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Forbes St	Essex	51638	Page County	Essex Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 379-3114	101	7	13.5	37.6%	91 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	10.8	526^th of 576 public elementary schools	8.7%		18.1	478^th of 557 public elementary schools	14.2%	48		65.0	30.8			60.0	23.1		30.8	$15,793	$829	$14,965

Frequently Asked Questions about Sylvia Enarson Elementary School

Is Sylvia Enarson Elementary School a good school?

Sylvia Enarson Elementary School ranks 279^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Sylvia Enarson Elementary School in?

Villisca Community School District

How many students attend Sylvia Enarson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 112 students attended Sylvia Enarson Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sylvia Enarson Elementary School?

Students at Sylvia Enarson Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Sylvia Enarson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sylvia Enarson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southwest Valley Middle School

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