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Whiting Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

452^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 22% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Whiting Elementary School is a small public school serving grades PK-6 in Whiting, Iowa, with a student population of just 81 students. The school is part of the Whiting Community School District, which is ranked 152 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Whiting Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school faces several challenges. It has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.3% to 23.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's test scores on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) are generally below the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, with only 26.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 67.9%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.75% to 72.84%, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Bronson Elementary School in the higher-performing Lawton-Bronson Community School District, Whiting Elementary School generally underperforms in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and free/reduced lunch rates. The school's statewide ranking has also declined significantly over the past decade, from a high of 110 out of 603 Iowa elementary schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 504 out of 574 in 2021-2022, indicating a concerning trend in the school's performance.

Students ?

8.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,347

Per pupil spending ?

73.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063

(712) 455-2468

District: Whiting Community School District

Students who attend Whiting Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Whiting Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.0%

Hispanic:

16.7%

American Indian:

14.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2014 → 22nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (60% vs 73% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 59 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg60%

Iowa avg73%

452^nd of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 22%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 27% (2015) to bottom 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

152^nd of 313Whiting 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	31.8	452 of 576	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	19.3	484 of 565	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.7	504 of 574	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.8	428 of 567	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	77.8	110 of 603	81.8%	★★★★☆
2018	61.9	242 of 567	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.6	393 of 574	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	71.2	160 of 599	73.3%	★★★★☆
2015	39.1	447 of 616	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	74.4	112 of 603	81.4%	★★★★☆
2013	75.2	90 of 624	85.6%	★★★★☆
2012	67.7	177 of 626	71.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics73%~ state avg

English Language Arts46%-26 vs state

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Schools Near Whiting 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
Whiting Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	606 West St	Whiting	51063	Monona County	Whiting Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 455-2468	78	9	8.5	73.1%	46 (59.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (10.3%)	31.8	452^nd of 576 public elementary schools	21.5%					(n/a)	26.7	72.7			73.3	72.7				$11,347	$706	$10,641
West Monona Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	611 4th Street	Onawa	51040	Monona County	West Monona Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 433-1393	352	26	13.5	44.3%	297 (84.4%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.5%)	3 (0.9%)	13 (3.7%)	43.4	381^st of 576 public elementary schools	33.9%		53.2	310^th of 557 public elementary schools	44.3%	71	55.9	85.4	69.4		72.9	63.4	64.6		66.7	$13,471	$617	$12,854
Westwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Rebel Way	Sloan	51055	Woodbury County	Westwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 428-3200	322	30	10.8	42.5%	283 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	76.3	113^th of 576 public elementary schools	80.4%		66.9	185^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.8%	72	77.4	86.7	81.8	89.1	83.9	75.6	81.8	83.6	79.5	$12,135	$534	$11,601
Mapleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 South 7th	Mapleton	51034	Monona County	Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 881-1319	182	15	12.3	54.9%	174 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	62.2	240^th of 576 public elementary schools	58.3%		69.8	162^nd of 557 public elementary schools	70.9%	78	72.7	81.8	77.3		81.8	66.7	77.3		77.3	$16,504	$818	$15,685
Bronson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	113 West 1st Street	Bronson	51007	Woodbury County	Lawton-Bronson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 948-3361	390	27	14.5	21.3%	366 (93.8%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	77.3	101^st of 576 public elementary schools	82.5%		80	73^rd of 557 public elementary schools	86.9%	28	81.4	82.1	77.6	82.2	88.4	83.9	89.7	82.2	79.3	$11,638	$548	$11,090

Frequently Asked Questions about Whiting Elementary School

Is Whiting Elementary School a good school?

Whiting Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Iowa elementary schools.

What district is Whiting Elementary School in?

Whiting Community School District

How many students attend Whiting Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 78 students attended Whiting Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Whiting Elementary School?

Students at Whiting Elementary School are 59% White, 17% Hispanic, 14% American Indian, 10% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Whiting Elementary School attend?

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

High : Whiting Senior High School

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