Summary:
The 51442 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Denison Elementary School serving grades PK-3 and Broadway Elementary School serving grades 4-5. Both schools perform relatively well on state assessments compared to district and state averages, with Broadway Elementary excelling in 4th and 5th grade ELA and math. However, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and serve economically disadvantaged populations, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Denison Elementary has 698 students and a 12.3 student-teacher ratio, while Broadway Elementary has 278 students and a 16.8 ratio. Both schools spent around $12,000 per student in the 2018-2019 school year. In terms of rankings, Denison Elementary is ranked 328 out of 576 Iowa elementary schools for 2024-2025, while Broadway Elementary is ranked 265 out of 557 for 2023-2024.
The data suggests that while the schools in this zip code are performing reasonably well academically, they face significant challenges related to student demographics and engagement. The high chronic absenteeism rates and free/reduced lunch rates indicate the need for additional support and resources to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the split between the two schools may present challenges for students transitioning between them, which could impact their learning and achievement.
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