Summary:
The 51301 zip code area in Spencer, Iowa is home to three elementary schools that are part of the Spencer Community School District. These schools serve students from grades 1-5, with Johnson Elementary serving the youngest students in pre-K and kindergarten.
Among the three schools, Lincoln Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top half of Iowa elementary schools and outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. However, Lincoln Elementary also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6%, which is an area for potential improvement. In contrast, Fairview Park Elementary and Johnson Elementary serve younger grades and have lower student-teacher ratios, but lack statewide ranking data.
Across the three schools, there are variations in funding and resources, with spending per student ranging from $12,820 at Lincoln Elementary to $14,305 at Fairview Park Elementary. Additionally, the schools have relatively high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a significant population of students from low-income households, which can impact educational outcomes. Overall, the data provides insights into the strengths and potential areas for improvement within the Spencer Community School District's elementary schools.
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