Very Good
#375 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 29% in state
Spirit Lake Elementary School
Elementary School · Spirit Lake Comm School District · Spirit Lake, IA
A Spirit Lake Comm School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2701 Hill Avenue, Spirit Lake, IA 51360
- Math 85% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spirit Lake Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
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 84% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spirit Lake 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,746/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spirit Lake), 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
$77,464
Median home value
$256,000
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Spirit Lake Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,816NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spirit Lake Elementary School is listed in Spirit Lake Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spirit Lake Elementary School
Spirit Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spirit Lake, IA, part of Spirit Lake Comm School District, serving approximately 568 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #375 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spirit Lake Elementary School
What grades does Spirit Lake Elementary School serve?
Spirit Lake Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Spirit Lake Elementary School?
Spirit Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spirit Lake Elementary School rank in IA?
Spirit Lake Elementary School ranks #375 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Spirit Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spirit Lake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Spirit Lake Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spirit Lake Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Spirit Lake Elementary School a charter school?
No, Spirit Lake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spirit Lake Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Spirit Lake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spirit Lake Elementary School?
25.5% of students at Spirit Lake 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dickinson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (712) 336-2822
- Area population (ZIP 51360)
- 8,561
- Area average commute
- 15.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 51360; 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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