Margaretta Carey Elementary School

Public K-4

 220 9th Ave NW
       Waverly, IA  50677


(319) 352-2855

District: Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
138th of 565 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,591 Help


Students who attend Margaretta Carey Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
High:    Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  237

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.8%
Two or more races:
6.8%
African American:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.3% Help


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Compare Details Margaretta Carey Elementary School ranks better than 75.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Margaretta Carey Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (87.8%), two or more races (6.8%), African American (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Margaretta Carey Elementary School is 15.2. 2 elementary schools in the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Margaretta Carey Elementary School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Margaretta Carey Elementary School is $11,591, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Margaretta Carey Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District 29th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Margaretta Carey Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 80.97 47th 626 92.5%
2013 87.93 8th 624 98.7%
2014 81.82 49th 603 91.9%
2015 88.16 13th 616 97.9%
2016 67.52 208th 599 65.3%
2017 79.49 72nd 574 87.5%
2018 79.18 74th 567 86.9%
2019 82.60 72nd 603 88.1%
2021 63.37 210th 567 63.0%
2022 65.07 212th 574 63.1%
2023 72.74 138th 565 75.6%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Margaretta Carey Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 222 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1989 209 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1990 190 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1991 211 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1992 245 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1993 250 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1994 240 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 246
1995 222 1 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 227
1996 222 1 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 227
1997 197 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1998 209 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1999 213 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2000 223 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a -18 211
2001 202 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2002 207 10 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2003 207 10 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2004 195 11 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2005 193 8 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2006 200 10 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2007 184 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2008 192 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2009 197 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2010 195 5 3 1 1 0 6 0 211
2011 199 6 3 2 1 0 6 0 217
2012 203 4 2 3 1 0 4 0 217
2013 225 6 1 2 0 0 7 0 241
2014 228 2 1 4 1 0 7 0 243
2015 233 2 1 2 1 0 6 0 245
2016 229 2 1 8 0 0 5 0 245
2017 232 1 1 8 0 0 3 0 245
2018 218 10 1 6 0 0 3 0 238
2019 217 5 2 6 0 0 3 0 233
2020 223 3 2 4 0 0 7 0 239
2021 216 5 2 5 0 0 9 0 237
2022 215 9 2 9 0 0 13 0 248
2023 208 7 1 5 0 0 16 0 237

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 Margaretta Carey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 224 10.9 20.5 12.5
1989 211 11.4 18.5 10.4
1990 191 9.4 20.3 7.9
1991 215 11.4 18.8 10.2
1992 246 11.0 22.3 9.8
1993 253 11.0 23.0 12.3
1994 246 12.1 20.3 10.6
1995 227 11.0 20.6 13.2
1996 227 11.0 20.6 13.2
1997 200 11.5 17.4 9.5
1998 214 11.0 19.5 15.9
1999 219 12.5 17.5 24.7
2000 211 12.5 16.9 18.3
2001 211 12.1 17.4 21.3
2002 221 14.1 15.7 22.2
2003 221 14.1 15.7 22.2
2004 210 13.2 15.9 21
2005 204 13.3 15.3 6.4
2006 215 13.0 16.5 10.2
2007 194 12.8 15.2 26.8
2008 199 12.8 15.5 24.1
2009 206 13.4 15.4 18.4
2010 211 13.1 16.0 22.7
2011 217 14.3 15.1 21.2
2012 217 14.3 15.1 20.7
2013 241 17.7 13.5 21.2
2014 243 16.2 14.9 21.8
2015 245 16.0 15.3 22.4
2016 245 17.0 14.4 22.4
2017 245 16.7 14.5 22.4
2018 238 16.7 14.2 24.4
2019 233 16.7 13.9 25.3
2020 239 15.5 15.4 26.8
2021 237 14.5 16.3 28.7
2022 248 15.5 16.0 24.2
2023 237 15.5 15.2 25.3

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 Margaretta Carey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 224 10.9 20.5 12.5
1989 211 11.4 18.5 10.4
1990 191 9.4 20.3 7.9
1991 215 11.4 18.8 10.2
1992 246 11.0 22.3 9.8
1993 253 11.0 23.0 12.3
1994 246 12.1 20.3 10.6
1995 227 11.0 20.6 13.2
1996 227 11.0 20.6 13.2
1997 200 11.5 17.4 9.5
1998 214 11.0 19.5 15.9
1999 219 12.5 17.5 24.7
2000 211 12.5 16.9 18.3
2001 211 12.1 17.4 21.3
2002 221 14.1 15.7 22.2
2003 221 14.1 15.7 22.2
2004 210 13.2 15.9 21
2005 204 13.3 15.3 6.4
2006 215 13.0 16.5 10.2
2007 194 12.8 15.2 26.8
2008 199 12.8 15.5 24.1
2009 206 13.4 15.4 18.4
2010 211 13.1 16.0 22.7
2011 217 14.3 15.1 21.2
2012 217 14.3 15.1 20.7
2013 241 17.7 13.5 21.2
2014 243 16.2 14.9 21.8
2015 245 16.0 15.3 22.4
2016 245 17.0 14.4 22.4
2017 245 16.7 14.5 22.4
2018 238 16.7 14.2 24.4
2019 233 16.7 13.9 25.3
2020 239 15.5 15.4 26.8
2021 237 14.5 16.3 28.7
2022 248 15.5 16.0 24.2
2023 237 15.5 15.2 25.3

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 Margaretta Carey Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $460 (4.0%) $11,131 (96.0%) $11,591

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Margaretta Carey Elementary 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 72nd of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 138th of 565 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Margaretta Carey Elementary School)79.578
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District)77.177.7
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Margaretta Carey Elementary School)90.986
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District)84.387.2
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Margaretta Carey Elementary School)78.675
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District)76.977.2
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Margaretta Carey Elementary School)88.182.5
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District)88.887.6
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students233237
 1.7%
African American57
 40%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic65
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White217208
 4.1%
Two or More Races316
 433.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.3%25.3%
 0%


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Students who attend Margaretta Carey Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
High : Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Margaretta Carey Elementary School.

Margaretta Carey Elementary School ranks 138th of 565 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Margaretta Carey Elementary School are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.


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