Excellent
#43 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 3% in state
Readlyn Elementary School
Elementary School · Wapsie Valley Comm School District · Readlyn, IA
A Wapsie Valley Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
PO BOX 280 200 E 4th St, Readlyn, IA 50668
- Math 88% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Readlyn Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 84% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (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
22%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Readlyn 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low104/100K
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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
$84,464
Median home value
$171,000
Median rent
$633/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50668; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Fairbank Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 184 | Compare → |
| Rural Elementary School #1Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 27 | Compare → |
| Rural Elementary School #2Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wapsie Valley Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,234NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Readlyn Elementary School is listed in Wapsie Valley Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Readlyn Elementary School
Readlyn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Readlyn, IA, part of Wapsie Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 118 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Readlyn Elementary School
What grades does Readlyn Elementary School serve?
Readlyn Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Readlyn Elementary School?
Readlyn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Readlyn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Readlyn Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Readlyn Elementary School rank in IA?
Readlyn Elementary School ranks #43 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Readlyn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Readlyn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Readlyn Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Readlyn Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Readlyn Elementary School a charter school?
No, Readlyn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Readlyn Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Readlyn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Readlyn Elementary School?
22.0% of students at Readlyn 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
- 118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bremer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.7%
- Phone
- (319) 279-3323
- Area population (ZIP 50668)
- 1,231
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 50668; 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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