Excellent
#191 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 15% in state
Based on limited data
John Cline Elementary School
Elementary School · Decorah Community School District · Decorah, IA
A Decorah Community School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
101 Claiborne Drive, Decorah, IA 52101
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where John Cline 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 82Very Walkable
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Average343/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decorah), 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
$70,046
Median home value
$249,500
Median rent
$813/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ne Iowa Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Crossroads AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.4 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| St Benedict SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| KinderhausPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Decorah Community School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Cline Elementary School is listed in Decorah Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Cline Elementary School
John Cline Elementary School is a public elementary school in Decorah, IA, part of Decorah Community School District, serving approximately 310 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 1,280 schools in IA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Cline Elementary School
What grades does John Cline Elementary School serve?
John Cline Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend John Cline Elementary School?
John Cline Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Cline Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Cline Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Cline Elementary School rank in IA?
John Cline Elementary School ranks #191 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is John Cline Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Cline 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.
Is John Cline Elementary School a charter school?
No, John Cline Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Cline Elementary School a Title I school?
No, John Cline Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Cline Elementary School?
24.8% of students at John Cline 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Winneshiek County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (563) 382-3125
- Area population (ZIP 52101)
- 12,539
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 52101; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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