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
101 Claiborne Drive, Decorah, IA 52101
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Iowa schools
#191 of 1,280
In Decorah
#2 of 4
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
Decorah Community School District
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About John Cline Elementary School
John Cline Elementary School is a public elementary school in Decorah, IA, part of Decorah Community School District. John Cline Elementary School serves approximately 310 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. John Cline Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 1,280 schools in IA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- District avg 7.7
- IA avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
24.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How John Cline Elementary School Compares
See how John Cline Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
101 Claiborne Drive, Decorah, IA 52101
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John Cline Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SPRING GROVE ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 19.1 miles away, in nearby Spring Grove), which scores slightly higher. Another option is South Winneshiek Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 11.3 miles away, in nearby Ossian), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, East Campus Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 15.4 miles away, in nearby Waukon), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Decorah, see our Decorah schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 18.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Decorah High School Decorah | 0.1 mi | 7.6 |
| NE IOWA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Decorah | 0.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Decorah Middle School Decorah | 0.3 mi | 8.6 |
| Carrie Lee Elementary Decorah | 0.4 mi | 7.3 |
| CROSSROADS ACADEMY Decorah | 0.4 mi | — |
| ST BENEDICT SCHOOL Decorah | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| KINDERHAUS Decorah | 1.0 mi | — |
| South Winneshiek High School Calmar | 9.5 mi | 8.2 |
| South Winneshiek Elementary School Ossian | 11.3 mi | 8.4 |
| South Winneshiek Middle School Ossian | 11.3 mi | 8.7 |
| MABEL-CANTON SECONDARY Mabel | 14.8 mi | 8.6 |
| MABEL-CANTON ELEMENTARY Mabel | 14.8 mi | 7.3 |
| VALLEY VIEW Mabel | 16.0 mi | — |
| SPRING GROVE ELEMENTARY Spring Grove | 19.1 mi | 8.5 |
| SPRING GROVE SECONDARY Spring Grove | 19.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Waukon High School Waukon | 14.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Waukon Middle School Waukon | 15.0 mi | 8.0 |
| West Campus Elementary School Waukon | 15.1 mi | 8.0 |
| East Campus Elementary School Waukon | 15.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Postville Early Childhood/Ogden St Postville | 18.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 52101 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,046
Median Home Value
$249,500
Median Rent
$813/mo
Population
12,539
College Educated
39%
Homeownership
74.3%
Avg Commute
16.7 min
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Median Age
42.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bronson Elementary School Bronson, IA | 8.1 |
| Centennial Elementary Altoona, IA | 8.1 |
| Central Elementary Elkader, IA | 8.1 |
| Durant Elementary School Sumner, IA | 8.1 |
| Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School Reinbeck, IA | 8.1 |
| Guthrie Center Elementary School Guthrie Center, IA | 8.1 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 24.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Winneshiek County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (563) 382-3125
Resources & Links
District
Decorah Community School District- District Enrollment
- 1,640
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,870
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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