Summary:
The 52064 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Easton Valley Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with an enrollment of 286 students. While the school's academic performance has declined in recent years, it still maintains above-average proficiency rates in core subjects, particularly in 6th grade. However, the Easton Valley Community School District, which the school is a part of, is ranked 261 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a low 1 out of 5 star rating.
Easton Valley Elementary School's statewide ranking among Iowa elementary schools has dropped from 224 out of 576 in 2024-2025 to 403 out of 565 in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger star rating has decreased from 3 stars to 1 star over the same period. However, the school's student proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science generally exceed the state averages, with the exception of 5th grade ELA and 3rd grade ELA. Notably, the school's 6th grade students have particularly high proficiency rates, with 87.5% proficient or better in ELA and 90.6% in Mathematics.
Despite the school's declining performance, it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and spends $14,767 per student, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 41.96% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Understanding the factors contributing to the school's exceptional 6th grade performance and addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged population may be key to improving the overall educational outcomes at Easton Valley Elementary School.
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