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#890 of 1,280 schools in IA
Pekin Elementary School
Elementary School · Pekin Comm School District · Packwood, IA
A Pekin Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1062 Birch Ave, Packwood, IA 52580
- Math 69% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pekin Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 72% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pekin 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low102/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,009
Median home value
$112,200
Median rent
$726/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pekin Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pekin Elementary School is listed in Pekin Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pekin Elementary School
Pekin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Packwood, IA, part of Pekin Comm School District, serving approximately 336 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pekin Elementary School
What grades does Pekin Elementary School serve?
Pekin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pekin Elementary School?
Pekin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pekin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pekin Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pekin Elementary School rank in IA?
Pekin Elementary School ranks #890 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Pekin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pekin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Pekin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pekin Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pekin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pekin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pekin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pekin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pekin Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Pekin 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (641) 661-2351
- Area population (ZIP 52580)
- 691
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 52580; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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