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Waco Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

451^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 22% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

WACO Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Crawfordsville, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 288 students. The school is part of the WACO Community School District, which is ranked 284 out of 313 school districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

WACO Elementary School faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.6% to 23.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Wapello Elementary (21.6%), Louisa-Muscatine Elementary (21.6%), and Van Allen Elementary (21.6%). Additionally, the school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages and the scores of nearby schools, with only 41.9% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 65% at Wapello Elementary and 68.4% at Louisa-Muscatine Elementary.

WACO Elementary School also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.22% to 50.88% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools like Wapello Elementary (29.13%) and Louisa-Muscatine Elementary (37.53%). The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 268 out of 626 Iowa elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 451 out of 576 in 2024-2025, and its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars to 1 star during this time period. While the high rates of free and reduced lunch at WACO Elementary School suggest that the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, the school's performance continues to lag behind its neighbors, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support to address these issues and improve student outcomes.

317

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,342

Per pupil spending ?

42.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 S. Main Street
Crawfordsville, IA 52621

(319) 658-2931

District: Waco Community School District

Students who attend Waco Elementary School usually attend:

High:

WACO High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.3%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2012 → 22nd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (63% vs 72% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 35 percentile points since 2012

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg63%

Iowa avg72%

451^st of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 22%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to bottom 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

284^th of 313Waco 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	32.1	451 of 576	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.3	432 of 603	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	51.4	359 of 599	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.6	423 of 616	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	52.4	353 of 603	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.0	387 of 624	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	60.4	268 of 626	57.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics71%~ state avg

Science61%-4 vs state

English Language Arts56%-16 vs state

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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
Waco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 S. Main Street	Crawfordsville	52621	Washington County	Waco Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 658-2931	317	22	14.3	42.9%	283 (89.3%)	3 (0.9%)	24 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	32.1	451^st of 576 public elementary schools	21.7%					(n/a)	41.9	70.0	60.6	56.8	65.1	73.3	75.8	73.0	60.6	$11,342	$487	$10,856
Winfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	208 S Olive	Winfield	52659	Henry County	Winfield-Mt Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 257-7702	182	18	10.1	56.6%	166 (91.2%)	6 (3.3%)	9 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.9	379^th of 576 public elementary schools	34.2%		44	371^st of 557 public elementary schools	33.4%	8	51.9	73.3	73.1		74.1	63.3	76.9		65.4	$10,969	$638	$10,332
Roundy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1212 Colton St	Columbus Junction	52738	Louisa County	Columbus Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 728-6218	383	35	10.9	70.2%	112 (29.2%)	26 (6.8%)	202 (52.7%)	39 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	25.1	471^st of 576 public elementary schools	18.2%		33.2	427^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.3%	44	47.4	70.4	56.8	74.3	57.9	63.0	56.8	71.4	47.7	$13,228	$869	$12,358
Lincoln Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	606 S 4th Ave	Washington	52353	Washington County	Washington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 653-3691	344	28	12.5	40.4%	240 (69.8%)	7 (2.0%)	79 (23.0%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	35.4	432^nd of 576 public elementary schools	25.0%		38.8	396^th of 557 public elementary schools	28.9%	36	54.5	70.3	65.0		63.4	65.9	72.5		62.5	$13,084	$1,773	$11,310
Stewart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	821 N 4th Ave	Washington	52353	Washington County	Washington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 653-3244	457	35	12.8	34.8%	323 (70.7%)	6 (1.3%)	99 (21.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.5%)								(n/a)										$15,272	$894	$14,379
Harlan Elementary School	Public	PK-K	1001 N Main Street	Mount Pleasant	52641	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(319) 385-7762	195	12	16.8	34.9%	150 (76.9%)	8 (4.1%)	29 (14.9%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Van Allen Elementary School	Public	3-5	801 E Henry Street	Mount Pleasant	52641	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 385-7771	362	30	11.9	49.7%	275 (76.0%)	9 (2.5%)	51 (14.1%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	30.7	456^th of 576 public elementary schools	20.8%		29.4	444^th of 557 public elementary schools	20.3%	12	59.7	60.3	59.6		66.4	69.0	67.5		58.8	$13,319	$745	$12,574
Morning Sun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 Division Street	Morning Sun	52640	Louisa County	Morning Sun Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 868-7701	119	11	11.1	38.7%	117 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	69.7	175^th of 576 public elementary schools	69.6%		66.6	186^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.6%	11	53.8	95.0	76.9	92.3	69.2	85.0	69.2	92.3	84.6	$15,442	$926	$14,515
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	1-2	501 S Corkhill	Mount Pleasant	52641	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 385-7765	202	16	12.5	51.5%	140 (69.3%)	3 (1.5%)	39 (19.3%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.4%)								(n/a)										$12,116	$766	$11,351
Wapello Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 N Cedar	Wapello	52653	Louisa County	Wapello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 523-5571	229	20	11.7	19.2%	190 (83.0%)	1 (0.4%)	33 (14.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	35.8	429^th of 576 public elementary schools	25.5%		35.3	412^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.0%	17	65.0	74.2	51.4		80.0	48.4	67.6		56.8	$16,318	$1,228	$15,091

Frequently Asked Questions about Waco Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Waco Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Waco Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : WACO High School

What district is Waco Elementary School in?

Waco Community School District

Is Waco Elementary School a good school?

Waco Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Iowa elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Waco Elementary School?

Students at Waco Elementary School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Waco Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 317 students attended Waco Elementary School.

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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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