Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 52627

Summary:

The 52627 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Richardson Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Both schools have shown strong academic performance, with 3rd grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeding state averages. However, Lincoln Elementary stands out, with higher proficiency rates and a higher ranking among Iowa elementary schools.

Richardson Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Despite having higher per-student spending, Richardson Elementary lags behind Lincoln Elementary in academic measures, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership and teaching quality, may play a significant role in student outcomes. The stark contrast in school rankings and ratings between the two institutions further highlights the performance disparity.

While both schools serve the 52627 zip code area, which is part of the Fort Madison Community School District, the data analysis reveals notable differences in their student demographics and academic achievements. These insights can inform district-level decisions and help identify areas for improvement to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)	ISASP Mathematics (2024)	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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-3	1326 Ave E	Fort Madison	52627	Lee County	Fort Madison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 372-2896	227	14	15.8	59.9%	190 (83.7%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)								(n/a)	70.4	83.3	$18,036	$1,146	$16,890
Richardson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	3301 Avenue L	Fort Madison	52627	Lee County	Fort Madison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 372-2765	286	26	11.0	69.9%	212 (74.1%)	8 (2.8%)	36 (12.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.8%)								(n/a)	67.7	79.0	$19,961	$1,687	$18,274

Cities Near Zip Code 52627

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fort Madison	0.34 mi	4	356^th
Donnellson	10.19 mi	3	182^nd
Keokuk	15.03 mi	5	316^th
Burlington	15.44 mi	8	353^rd
West Burlington	15.81 mi	2	200^th

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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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