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Wayne Elementary School

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Wayne Elementary School ranks 319 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

319^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Wayne Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Corydon, Iowa, with 361 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.4. The school has a history of strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

In the 2024-2025 school year, 81.3% of 5th graders and 79.2% of 6th graders at Wayne Elementary School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 69.8% and 72.8%, respectively. Similarly, 79.2% of 6th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 71.8%. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, ranging from 14.5% to 23.4% over the past few years, which is an area of concern.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Van Allen Elementary School and Columbus Elementary School in the Chariton Community School District, Wayne Elementary School generally outperforms them academically. However, the nearby schools have higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that they serve a more economically disadvantaged population. The Wayne Community School District, which Wayne Elementary School is a part of, is ranked 158 out of 313 districts in Iowa and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

328

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,491

Per pupil spending ?

51.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

607 South West Street
Corydon, IA 50060-1403

(641) 872-1034

District: Wayne Community School District

Students who attend Wayne Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Wayne Community Junior-Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Hispanic:

1.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2015 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg72%

Iowa avg72%

319^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

158^th of 313Wayne 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	51.8	319 of 576	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	72.7	128 of 557	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	71.8	147 of 565	74.0%	★★★★☆
2022	63.5	219 of 574	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.4	153 of 567	73.0%	★★★★☆
2019	64.2	227 of 603	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.1	137 of 567	75.8%	★★★★☆
2017	80.4	63 of 574	89.0%	★★★★☆
2016	72.6	141 of 599	76.5%	★★★★☆
2015	67.3	218 of 616	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.7	200 of 603	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.9	255 of 624	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.3	229 of 626	63.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science77%+13 vs state

English Language Arts73%~ state avg

Mathematics70%-4 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
Wayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	607 South West Street	Corydon	50060	Wayne County	Wayne Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 872-1034	328	28	11.8	51.2%	306 (93.3%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.8%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	51.8	319^th of 576 public elementary schools	44.6%		72.7	128^th of 557 public elementary schools	77.0%	191	62.2	66.7	81.3	79.2	62.2	63.6	70.8	79.2	77.1	$10,491	$866	$9,625
Mormon Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	403 S Front St	Humeston	50123	Wayne County	Mormon Trail Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 877-2521	132	14	9.6	63.6%	130 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	26.7	467^th of 576 public elementary schools	18.9%		24	459^th of 557 public elementary schools	17.6%	8	46.2	72.7	50.0	84.6	76.9	54.5	56.3	53.8	50.0	$14,641	$1,026	$13,616
Seymour Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	100 South Park	Seymour	52590	Wayne County	Seymour Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 898-2291	98	12	8.0	73.5%	94 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	25.5	468^th of 576 public elementary schools	18.8%					(n/a)	63.6	61.1			75.0	55.6				$16,871	$2,082	$14,790
Columbus Elementary School	Public	K-2	1215 Linden Ave	Chariton	50049	Lucas County	Chariton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 774-4712	301	20	15.1	65.4%	270 (89.7%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)										$12,543	$1,038	$11,505
Van Allen Elementary School	Public	3-5	1129 Ashland	Chariton	50049	Lucas County	Chariton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 774-5047	292	18	16.1	59.9%	262 (89.7%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	45.9	362^nd of 576 public elementary schools	37.2%		35.1	414^th of 557 public elementary schools	25.7%	52	70.7	72.9	71.8		73.7	60.4	63.5		71.8	$12,903	$1,028	$11,874

Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne Elementary School

How many students attend Wayne Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 328 students attended Wayne Elementary School.

What district is Wayne Elementary School in?

Wayne Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Wayne Elementary School?

Students at Wayne Elementary School are 93% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Is Wayne Elementary School a good school?

Wayne Elementary School ranks 319^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Wayne Elementary School attend?

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

High : Wayne Community Junior-Senior High 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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