Excellent
#225 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 18% in state
Ekstrand Elementary School
Elementary School · Central DeWitt School District
PO BOX 110 1140 15th St, De Witt, IA 52742
Enrollment
479
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
479
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Iowa schools
#225 of 1,280
In De Witt
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
Central DeWitt School District
Equity
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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Ekstrand Elementary School
Elementary School in De Witt · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ekstrand Elementary School
Ekstrand Elementary School is a public elementary school in De Witt, IA, part of Central DeWitt School District. Ekstrand Elementary School serves approximately 479 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Ekstrand Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 1,280 schools in IA.
Structured state assessment records for Ekstrand Elementary School show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- IA avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Ekstrand Elementary School — Students at Ekstrand Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores IA ISASP (2024-25)
Based on 30 test records from IA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.4/10.
How Ekstrand Elementary School Compares
See how Ekstrand Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 110 1140 15th St, De Witt, IA 52742
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ekstrand Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Virgil Grissom Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 14.9 miles away, in nearby Princeton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hopewell Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 17.5 miles away, in nearby Bettendorf), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, John Glenn Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 11.3 miles away, in nearby Donahue), with a very similar rating. For more schools in De Witt, see our De Witt schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 52742 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,500
Median Home Value
$241,100
Median Rent
$933/mo
Population
7,410
College Educated
31.6%
Homeownership
79.5%
Avg Commute
23.1 min
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Median Age
41.6
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| Central Lyon Elementary School Rock Rapids, IA | 8.0 |
| Cornell Elementary School Des Moines, IA | 8.0 |
| Irving Elementary School Waterloo, IA | 8.0 |
| Lenox Elementary School Lenox, IA | 8.0 |
| Lisbon Elementary School Lisbon, IA | 8.0 |
| MFL MarMac Elementary School Monona, IA | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ekstrand Elementary School
What grades does Ekstrand Elementary School serve?
Ekstrand Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Ekstrand Elementary School?
Ekstrand Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ekstrand Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ekstrand 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 Ekstrand Elementary School rank in IA?
Ekstrand Elementary School ranks #225 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Ekstrand Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ekstrand Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Ekstrand Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ekstrand Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ekstrand Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ekstrand Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ekstrand Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ekstrand Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ekstrand Elementary School?
30.3% of students at Ekstrand 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 30.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (563) 659-0750
Resources & Links
District
Central DeWitt School District- District Enrollment
- 1,617
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,406
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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