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#495 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 39% in state

Audubon Elementary School

Elementary School · Audubon Comm School District · Audubon, IA

An Audubon Comm School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

600 Tracy St, Audubon, IA 50025

  • Math 87% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • Reading 83% vs IA 73% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87.3% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82.7% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency85% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$12,733
Chronic Absenteeism13%

Students at Audubon Elementary School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency87%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency83%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
73%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
87%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Audubon Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,758

Median home value

$103,500

Median rent

$711/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Audubon Comm School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Audubon Elementary School is listed in Audubon Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Audubon Elementary School

Audubon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Audubon, IA, part of Audubon Comm School District, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #495 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Audubon Elementary School

What grades does Audubon Elementary School serve?

Audubon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Audubon Elementary School?

Audubon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Audubon Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Audubon Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Audubon Elementary School rank in IA?

Audubon Elementary School ranks #495 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Audubon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Audubon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Audubon Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Audubon Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Audubon Elementary School a charter school?

No, Audubon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Audubon Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Audubon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Audubon Elementary School?

43.9% of students at Audubon Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
246
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Audubon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.0%
Area population (ZIP 50025)
2,893
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
48.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50025; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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