Excellent
#216 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 17% in state
Durant Elementary School
Elementary School · Sumner-fredericksburg Comm School District · Sumner, IA
A Sumner-fredericksburg Comm School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 West Fifth Street, Sumner, IA 50674
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Durant Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
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 Durant 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sumner), 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
$63,429
Median home value
$156,300
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50674; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 127 | 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.
Sumner-fredericksburg Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Durant Elementary School is listed in Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Durant Elementary School
Durant Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sumner, IA, part of Sumner-fredericksburg Comm School District, serving approximately 198 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Durant Elementary School
What grades does Durant Elementary School serve?
Durant Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Durant Elementary School?
Durant Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Durant Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Durant Elementary School rank in IA?
Durant Elementary School ranks #216 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Durant Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Durant Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Durant Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Durant Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Durant Elementary School a charter school?
No, Durant Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Durant Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Durant Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Durant Elementary School?
40.9% of students at Durant 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
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bremer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (563) 578-5400
- Area population (ZIP 50674)
- 3,596
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 50674; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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