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#519 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 41% in state

Bcluw Elementary School

Elementary School · Bcluw Comm School District · Conrad, IA

A Bcluw Comm School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 670 414 Lillian St, Conrad, IA 50621

  • Math 85% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • Reading 74% vs IA 73% (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84.7% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.3% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.2 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$14,322
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at Bcluw Elementary School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

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2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency85%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency74%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
73%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2025
Math
85%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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

40.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bcluw 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average413/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$86,146

Median home value

$185,300

Median rent

$944/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Bcluw Comm School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Bcluw Elementary School

Bcluw Elementary School is a public elementary school in Conrad, IA, part of Bcluw Comm School District, serving approximately 173 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Bcluw Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

BCLUW Elementary School is part of the BCLUW Community School District, which includes elementary, middle, and high school levels 1. The district's stated mission is to provide a learning environment for educational excellence and to motivate students for a lifetime of learning 1. Recent district communications have focused on facilities planning and budgetary matters. In September 2024, the Board of Education discussed design phases for an elementary and high school facilities project with architects from Emergent Architecture 1. A subsequent update in December 2024 provided further details on the bid for this project 1. Additionally, the district released a District Developed Service Delivery Plan (DDSDP) for public comment in December 2024, with Superintendent Ben Petty designated as the contact for submissions 1. In April 2025, the Board of Education issued a communication regarding the school budget and tax rates for the 2025-26 school year, noting state requirements for separate budgetary public processes 1. The district also maintains a staff directory and shares news regarding student activities, such as storm girls team state qualifiers and carnival events 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.bcluw.k12.ia.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bcluw Elementary School

What grades does Bcluw Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Bcluw Elementary School?

Bcluw Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bcluw Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bcluw Elementary School rank in IA?

Bcluw Elementary School ranks #519 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Bcluw Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bcluw Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Bcluw Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bcluw Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bcluw Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Bcluw Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

40.5% of students at Bcluw 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
173
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Grundy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
Area population (ZIP 50621)
1,591
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
50.8
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 50621; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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