Elementary Schools in Earlham Community School District

The Earlham Community School District has one elementary school, Earlham Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 318 students. Earlham Elementary School is a standout institution, consistently ranking among the top 200 elementary schools in Iowa and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Earlham Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by ISASP test scores, is significantly above the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for grades 3-5. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates exceeded the state averages by 13.2 percentage points in ELA, 6.7 percentage points in Math, and 10.9 percentage points in Science. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.3 is lower than the state average, indicating a relatively small class size.

While the school's student population is predominantly White (94.03%), it does have some racial diversity, with small percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Native American students. The school's free/reduced lunch rate of 21.38% suggests that a significant portion of the student population comes from lower-income households. Despite these demographic factors, Earlham Elementary School has consistently improved its statewide ranking over the past three years, moving from the 200th position in 2021-2022 to the 85th position in 2023-2024, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement and the provision of a high-quality education.