Excellent
#94 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 7% in state
Poyner Elementary
Elementary School · Waterloo Comm School District · Evansdale, IA
A Waterloo Comm School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1138 Central Ave, Evansdale, IA 50707
- Math 73% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poyner Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Poyner Elementary 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,081/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evansdale), 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
$61,451
Median home value
$142,600
Median rent
$922/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50707; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Kittrell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Lowell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Cunningham SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 401 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Waterloo Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #1 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,652NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poyner Elementary is listed in Waterloo Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poyner Elementary
Poyner Elementary is a public elementary school in Evansdale, IA, part of Waterloo Comm School District, serving approximately 360 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poyner Elementary
What grades does Poyner Elementary serve?
Poyner Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Poyner Elementary?
Poyner Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poyner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Poyner Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poyner Elementary rank in IA?
Poyner Elementary ranks #94 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Poyner Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Poyner Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Poyner Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poyner Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Poyner Elementary a charter school?
No, Poyner Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poyner Elementary a Title I school?
No, Poyner Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poyner Elementary?
67.8% of students at Poyner Elementary 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
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Black Hawk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (319) 433-1534
- Area population (ZIP 50707)
- 7,407
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 50707; 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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