Very Good
#435 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 34% in state
Edward White Elementary School
Elementary School · North Scott Comm School District · Eldridge, IA
A North Scott Comm School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
121 S 5th St, Eldridge, IA 52748
- Math 84% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edward White Elementary School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 85% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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
28%
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 Edward White 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Average378/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eldridge), 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
$103,600
Median home value
$312,400
Median rent
$905/mo
College educated
53.4%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Shepard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Neil Armstrong Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 3.5 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Fillmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 4.2 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| John Glenn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | Not available | 184 | 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.
North Scott Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edward White Elementary School is listed in North Scott Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edward White Elementary School
Edward White Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eldridge, IA, part of North Scott Comm School District, serving approximately 553 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edward White Elementary School
What grades does Edward White Elementary School serve?
Edward White Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Edward White Elementary School?
Edward White Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward White Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward White Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edward White Elementary School rank in IA?
Edward White Elementary School ranks #435 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Edward White Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edward White Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Edward White Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward White Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edward White Elementary School a charter school?
No, Edward White Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edward White Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Edward White Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward White Elementary School?
28.0% of students at Edward White 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (563) 285-4544
- Area population (ZIP 52748)
- 9,890
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 52748; 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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