Very Good
#485 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 38% in state
Stanton Elementary School
Elementary School · Stanton Comm School District · Stanton, IA
A Stanton Comm School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 400 605 Elliott Street, Stanton, IA 51573
- Math 89% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stanton Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 87% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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
36.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Stanton 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,111
Median home value
$113,000
Median rent
$931/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51573; 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.
Stanton Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stanton Elementary School is listed in Stanton Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stanton Elementary School
Stanton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Stanton, IA, part of Stanton Comm School District, serving approximately 133 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stanton Elementary School
What grades does Stanton Elementary School serve?
Stanton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Stanton Elementary School?
Stanton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanton Elementary School is 26.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stanton Elementary School rank in IA?
Stanton Elementary School ranks #485 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Stanton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stanton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Stanton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanton Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stanton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Stanton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stanton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Stanton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stanton Elementary School?
36.1% of students at Stanton 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (712) 829-2171
- Area population (ZIP 51573)
- 1,069
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
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 51573; 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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