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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 52246


At a glance
3
Schools
1,126
Students
Top rankedLincoln Elementary School110th of 576 Iowa elementary schools
Summary:

The 52246 zip code area in Iowa is home to three elementary schools: Weber Elementary, Ernest Horn Elementary School, and Lincoln Elementary School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Iowa City Community School District.

Based on the data, Lincoln Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the group. It has consistently ranked among the top 110 elementary schools in Iowa, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lincoln Elementary's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Weber Elementary and Ernest Horn Elementary School have lower rankings and performance metrics, with both schools being rated 1 or 2 stars by SchoolDigger and having test scores below the district and state averages in many areas.

All three schools in the 52246 zip code area have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 21.6% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is an area of concern that may impact student learning and achievement. The schools also have varying percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Lincoln Elementary having the lowest rate at 32.47% and Ernest Horn Elementary having the highest at 59.53%. These differences in socioeconomic factors may contribute to the observed performance gaps between the schools.

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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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