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#476 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 37% in state

Earlville Elementary School

Elementary School · Maquoketa Valley Comm School District · Earlville, IA

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

213 Stow Street, Earlville, IA 52041

  • Math 90% proficient (2015)
  • Reading 90% proficient (2015)
  • 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-0.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2015
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90% (2015 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2015 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2015 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)83% (model expectation from 2015 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$12,508
Chronic Absenteeism4.2%

Students at Earlville Elementary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).

How we calculate scores →

2015 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency90%(2015 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2015 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2015 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2015 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 7-year record (2009–2015) and has held near 90% recently.

Show all 7 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)

Based on 14 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.8%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Earlville 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low148/100K

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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

$87,316

Median home value

$211,500

Median rent

$750/mo

College educated

15.9%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Maquoketa Valley Comm School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$12,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Earlville Elementary School is listed in Maquoketa Valley Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Earlville Elementary School

Earlville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Earlville, IA, part of Maquoketa Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 96 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Earlville Elementary School

What grades does Earlville Elementary School serve?

Earlville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.

How many students attend Earlville Elementary School?

Earlville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Earlville Elementary School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Earlville Elementary School rank in IA?

Earlville Elementary School ranks #476 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Earlville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Earlville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Earlville Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Earlville Elementary School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).

Is Earlville Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Earlville Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

20.8% of students at Earlville 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 – Kindergarten
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.2%
Area population (ZIP 52041)
1,796
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
37.9
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2015 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 52041; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24

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