Below Average
#1071 of 1,280 schools in IA
Camanche Elementary
Elementary School · Camanche Comm School District · Camanche, IA
A Camanche Comm School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
508 11th Place, Camanche, IA 52730
- Math 70% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Camanche Elementary score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 61% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Camanche Elementary 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated836/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camanche), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,727
Median home value
$175,900
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Whittier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Prince of Peace Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 187 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Camanche Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Camanche Elementary is listed in Camanche Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Camanche Elementary
Camanche Elementary is a public elementary school in Camanche, IA, part of Camanche Comm School District, serving approximately 370 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,071 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Camanche Elementary
What grades does Camanche Elementary serve?
Camanche Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Camanche Elementary?
Camanche Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camanche Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Camanche Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Camanche Elementary rank in IA?
Camanche Elementary ranks #1,071 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Camanche Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Camanche Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Camanche Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Camanche Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Camanche Elementary a charter school?
No, Camanche Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Camanche Elementary a Title I school?
No, Camanche Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Camanche Elementary?
39.5% of students at Camanche Elementary 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
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (563) 259-3016
- Area population (ZIP 52730)
- 4,993
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 52730; 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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