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#735 of 1,280 schools in IA
Wilkins Elementary School
Elementary School · Linn-mar Comm School District · Marion, IA
A Linn-mar Comm School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2127 27th St, Marion, IA 52302
- Math 72% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilkins Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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
46.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilkins 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), 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
$87,463
Median home value
$232,900
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52302; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–2 | 0.6 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Indian Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Francis Marion Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 3–4 | 1.1 mi | 284 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Linn-mar Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilkins Elementary School is listed in Linn-Mar Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilkins Elementary School
Wilkins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marion, IA, part of Linn-mar Comm School District, serving approximately 349 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #735 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilkins Elementary School
What grades does Wilkins Elementary School serve?
Wilkins Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Wilkins Elementary School?
Wilkins Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkins Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilkins Elementary School rank in IA?
Wilkins Elementary School ranks #735 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Wilkins Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilkins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Wilkins Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilkins Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wilkins Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wilkins Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilkins Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wilkins Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilkins Elementary School?
46.4% of students at Wilkins 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
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (319) 447-3380
- Area population (ZIP 52302)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 52302; 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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