Below Average
#1024 of 1,280 schools in IA
Denison Elementary School
Elementary School · Denison Comm School District · Denison, IA
A Denison Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
38 N 20th St, Denison, IA 51442
- Math 68% vs IA 77% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs IA 69% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Denison Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 29 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Denison 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denison), 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
$64,399
Median home value
$146,200
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rose of Lima SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Denison Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Denison Elementary School is listed in Denison Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Denison Elementary School
Denison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denison, IA, part of Denison Comm School District, serving approximately 698 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,024 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denison Elementary School
What grades does Denison Elementary School serve?
Denison Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Denison Elementary School?
Denison Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 698 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denison Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denison Elementary School rank in IA?
Denison Elementary School ranks #1,024 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Denison Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Denison Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Denison Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denison Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Denison Elementary School a charter school?
No, Denison Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Denison Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Denison Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denison Elementary School?
56.0% of students at Denison 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 698
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (712) 263-3104
- Area population (ZIP 51442)
- 9,586
- Area average commute
- 14.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 51442; 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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