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#740 of 1,280 schools in IA
Cora B Darling Elementary
Elementary School · Postville Comm School District · Postville, IA
A Postville Comm School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 717 312 W Post, Postville, IA 52162
- Math 59% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cora B Darling Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 37 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cora B Darling 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated880/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Postville), 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
$61,419
Median home value
$129,300
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52162; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postville Early Childhood Preschool/post St/rec CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.1 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Postville Early Childhood/ogden StEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.1 mi | 13 | 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.
Postville Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,210NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cora B Darling Elementary is listed in Postville Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cora B Darling Elementary
Cora B Darling Elementary is a public elementary school in Postville, IA, part of Postville Comm School District, serving approximately 350 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #740 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cora B Darling Elementary
What grades does Cora B Darling Elementary serve?
Cora B Darling Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Cora B Darling Elementary?
Cora B Darling Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cora B Darling Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cora B Darling Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cora B Darling Elementary rank in IA?
Cora B Darling Elementary ranks #740 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Cora B Darling Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cora B Darling Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Cora B Darling Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cora B Darling Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cora B Darling Elementary a charter school?
No, Cora B Darling Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cora B Darling Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cora B Darling Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cora B Darling Elementary?
80.3% of students at Cora B Darling 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Allamakee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (563) 864-7653
- Area population (ZIP 52162)
- 3,576
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
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 52162; 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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