Below Average
#1083 of 1,280 schools in IA
East Sac County Elementary
Elementary School · East Sac County Comm School District · Sac City, IA
An East Sac County Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
400 S 16th St, Sac City, IA 50583
- Math 81% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Sac County Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Sac County 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average448/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sac City), 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
$63,967
Median home value
$129,200
Median rent
$620/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50583; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
East Sac County Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,890NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Sac County Elementary is listed in East Sac County Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Sac County Elementary
East Sac County Elementary is a public elementary school in Sac City, IA, part of East Sac County Comm School District, serving approximately 448 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,083 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Sac County Elementary
What grades does East Sac County Elementary serve?
East Sac County Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend East Sac County Elementary?
East Sac County Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Sac County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Sac County Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Sac County Elementary rank in IA?
East Sac County Elementary ranks #1,083 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is East Sac County Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
East Sac County 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 East Sac County Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Sac County Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is East Sac County Elementary a charter school?
No, East Sac County Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Sac County Elementary a Title I school?
No, East Sac County Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Sac County Elementary?
30.6% of students at East Sac County 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
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sac County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (712) 662-7200
- Area population (ZIP 50583)
- 2,286
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 50.2
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 50583; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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