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Lamoni Elementary School

Elementary School · Lamoni Comm School District · Lamoni, IA

A Lamoni Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

202 N Walnut St, Lamoni, IA 50140

  • Math 64% vs IA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs IA 72% (2025)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.3% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.3% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.8 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$11,442
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Lamoni Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
75%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
72%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 57% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lamoni 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,000

Median home value

$120,300

Median rent

$715/mo

College educated

48.4%

Homeownership

60.3%

Poverty rate

21.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Lamoni Comm School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,442NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lamoni Elementary School is listed in Lamoni Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lamoni Elementary School

Lamoni Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lamoni, IA, part of Lamoni Comm School District, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #869 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lamoni Elementary School

What grades does Lamoni Elementary School serve?

Lamoni Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lamoni Elementary School?

Lamoni Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamoni Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lamoni Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lamoni Elementary School rank in IA?

Lamoni Elementary School ranks #869 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Lamoni Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lamoni Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Lamoni Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lamoni Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lamoni Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lamoni Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lamoni Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lamoni Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lamoni Elementary School?

66.8% of students at Lamoni 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
196
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Decatur County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
Area population (ZIP 50140)
2,817
Area median age
30.6
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 50140; 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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