La Porte City Elementary School

Summary:

La Porte City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 273 students in grades PK-5 in the Union Community School District in La Porte City, Iowa. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages on academic assessments, ranking among the top elementary schools in Iowa.

La Porte City Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates that exceed state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85.7% of 3rd graders, 82.2% of 4th graders, and 72.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were even higher, with 89.8% of 3rd graders, 95.6% of 4th graders, and 97.2% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3%, 72.7%, and 70.7%. The school's consistent academic excellence has earned it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 38 out of 557 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Kingsley Elementary School in the Waterloo Community School District, La Porte City Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance and high statewide ranking. This suggests that the school is providing a high-quality education that is not necessarily consistent across the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

515 Fillmore
La Porte City, IA 50651-1412

(319) 342-3033

District: Union Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,730

Students who attend La Porte City Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Union Middle School
High:	Union High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 264

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.3%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details La Porte City Elementary School ranks better than 93.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.69. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Porte City Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare La Porte City Elementary School employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Porte City Elementary School is $11,730.

Schooldigger Rankings:

La Porte City Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Union Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Community School District 41^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for La Porte City Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	35.38	492^nd	626	21.4%
2013	40.29	456^th	624	26.9%
2014	55.16	323^rd	603	46.4%
2015	64.63	239^th	616	61.2%
2016	70.15	171^st	599	71.5%
2017	71.27	158^th	574	72.5%
2018	70.94	153^rd	567	73.0%
2019	86.64	39^th	603	93.5%
2021	90.78	16^th	567	97.2%
2022	84.07	54^th	574	90.6%
2023	82.50	61^st	565	89.2%
2024	84.69	38^th	557	93.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for La Porte City Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	308	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
1995	295	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1996	295	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1997	315	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1998	325	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1999	325	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2000	363	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	-34	332
2001	344	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	347
2002	323	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2003	323	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2004	325	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2005	326	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2006	319	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2007	325	4	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2008	323	3	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2009	326	7	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2010	331	2	0	6	0	0	5	0	344
2011	323	2	0	7	0	0	5	0	337
2012	328	2	0	7	0	0	6	0	343
2013	322	2	0	3	0	0	9	0	336
2014	312	4	0	2	0	0	7	0	325
2015	327	1	0	3	0	0	12	0	343
2016	325	1	0	6	2	0	12	0	346
2017	314	0	0	5	0	0	12	0	331
2018	290	0	0	4	1	0	8	0	303
2019	290	3	0	6	1	0	5	0	305
2020	291	1	0	5	0	0	4	0	301
2021	269	1	0	5	0	0	6	0	281
2022	280	2	0	7	0	0	4	0	293
2023	261	1	0	6	0	0	5	0	273
2024	249	1	0	11	0	0	3	0	264

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Porte City Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	311	22.0	14.1	20.3
1995	298	21.1	14.1	19.5
1996	298	21.1	14.1	19.5
1997	318	21.4	14.9	17.6
1998	328	23.0	14.3	22
1999	325	24.5	13.3	25.5
2000	332	24.1	13.8	21.9
2001	347	26.2	13.2	20.2
2002	327	22.2	14.7	20.5
2003	327	22.2	14.7	20.5
2004	330	25.2	13.1	26.7
2005	331	26.2	12.6	26
2006	325	22.2	14.6	27.1
2007	335	25.6	13.1	27.2
2008	334	25.5	13.1	25.1
2009	338	24.5	13.8	29
2010	344	25.5	13.4	27.3
2011	337	22.3	15.0	31.5
2012	343	21.0	16.2	29.7
2013	336	24.8	13.5	28.9
2014	325	25.6	12.6	30.8
2015	343	26.0	13.1	27.4
2016	346	23.0	15.0	28
2017	331	22.0	15.0	26.6
2018	303	21.5	14.0	28.1
2019	305	18.1	16.8	27.9
2020	301	23.4	12.8	25.9
2021	281	22.4	12.4	26.7
2022	293	21.4	13.6	27.3
2023	273	22.5	12.1	23.1
2024	264	21.0	12.5	26.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Porte City Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	311	22.0	14.1	20.3
1995	298	21.1	14.1	19.5
1996	298	21.1	14.1	19.5
1997	318	21.4	14.9	17.6
1998	328	23.0	14.3	22
1999	325	24.5	13.3	25.5
2000	332	24.1	13.8	21.9
2001	347	26.2	13.2	20.2
2002	327	22.2	14.7	20.5
2003	327	22.2	14.7	20.5
2004	330	25.2	13.1	26.7
2005	331	26.2	12.6	26
2006	325	22.2	14.6	27.1
2007	335	25.6	13.1	27.2
2008	334	25.5	13.1	25.1
2009	338	24.5	13.8	29
2010	344	25.5	13.4	27.3
2011	337	22.3	15.0	31.5
2012	343	21.0	16.2	29.7
2013	336	24.8	13.5	28.9
2014	325	25.6	12.6	30.8
2015	343	26.0	13.1	27.4
2016	346	23.0	15.0	28
2017	331	22.0	15.0	26.6
2018	303	21.5	14.0	28.1
2019	305	18.1	16.8	27.9
2020	301	23.4	12.8	25.9
2021	281	22.4	12.4	26.7
2022	293	21.4	13.6	27.3
2023	273	22.5	12.1	23.1
2024	264	21.0	12.5	26.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for La Porte City Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$285 (2.4%)	$11,445 (97.6%)	$11,730

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Porte City Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 61^st of 565 Elementary schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Porte City Elementary School)	91.2	79.5	11.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union Community School District)	88	79.7	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Porte City Elementary School)	91.2	79.5	11.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union Community School District)	90	83.5	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (La Porte City Elementary School)	82	83.3	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union Community School District)	84.5	77.8	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Porte City Elementary School)	82	91.7	9.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union Community School District)	83.1	92.1	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (La Porte City Elementary School)	87.8	85.7	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union Community School District)	85.4	77.6	7.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Porte City Elementary School)	93.9	94.3	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union Community School District)	93.9	89.6	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	305	273	10.5%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	290	261	10%
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.9%	23.1%	4.8%

Schools Near La Porte City Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
La Porte City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	515 Fillmore	La Porte City	50651	Black Hawk County	Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 342-3033	264	21	12.5	26.9%	249 (94.3%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	84.7	38^th of 557 public elementary schools	93.2%		82.5	61^st of 565 public elementary schools	89.2%	23	85.7	82.2	72.2	89.8	95.6	97.2	80.6	$11,730	$285	$11,445
Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	411 Lincoln	Dysart	52224	Tama County	Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 476-7110	217	17	12.7	30.9%	194 (89.4%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)								(n/a)								$13,331	$373	$12,958
Poyner Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1138 Central Ave	Evansdale	50707	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-1534	360	28	12.7	67.8%	227 (63.1%)	38 (10.6%)	38 (10.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	52 (14.4%)	31	440^th of 557 public elementary schools	21.0%		40.8	392^nd of 565 public elementary schools	30.6%	48	63.3	67.9	55.1	69.4	67.9	59.2	38.8	$13,693	$1,573	$12,118
Orange Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5805 Kimball Ave	Waterloo	50701	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2880	507	37	13.7	56.6%	371 (73.2%)	41 (8.1%)	36 (7.1%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	49 (9.7%)	63.8	214^th of 557 public elementary schools	61.6%		60.6	241^st of 565 public elementary schools	57.3%	27	68.0	65.9	78.9	86.7	79.5	77.6	65.8	$12,067	$769	$11,297
Kittrell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1304 Oregon St	Waterloo	50702	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2910	613	45	13.6	75.5%	232 (37.8%)	158 (25.8%)	91 (14.8%)	54 (8.8%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (4.6%)	48 (7.8%)	26.9	451^st of 557 public elementary schools	19.0%		24.5	464^th of 565 public elementary schools	17.9%	13	63.5	57.3	50.0	74.3	64.6	61.7	40.4	$12,433	$1,211	$11,221
Jesup Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	531 Prospect	Jesup	50648	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 827-1700	430	24	17.5	28.1%	411 (95.6%)	10 (2.3%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	63.9	210^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.3%		72.8	137^th of 565 public elementary schools	75.8%	73	67.8	77.4		89.8	71.0			$12,637	$311	$12,326
Tilford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	308 E 13th St	Vinton	52349	Benton County	Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 436-4728	558	40	13.8	44.4%	516 (92.5%)	10 (1.8%)	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.2%)	56.2	287^th of 557 public elementary schools	48.5%		61	234^th of 565 public elementary schools	58.6%	53	68.7	74.5		78.8	70.4			$11,456	$576	$10,881
Lou Henry Elementary School	Public	K-5	312 Rachael St	Waterloo	50701	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2860	456	35	13.0	65.8%	201 (44.1%)	151 (33.1%)	26 (5.7%)	33 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.8%)	36 (7.9%)	45.9	356^th of 557 public elementary schools	36.1%		41.5	386^th of 565 public elementary schools	31.7%	30	64.2	56.9	76.5	76.1	60.0	74.1	55.6	$13,402	$1,114	$12,288
Lowell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1628 Washington St	Waterloo	50702	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-1900	480	39	12.2	77.3%	152 (31.7%)	149 (31.0%)	96 (20.0%)	18 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.4%)	43 (9.0%)	14	492^nd of 557 public elementary schools	11.7%		15.5	503^rd of 565 public elementary schools	11.0%	11	50.0	56.7	60.0	44.7	46.7	52.0	42.0	$14,090	$1,974	$12,115
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	812 Idaho St	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-2630	462	37	12.3	87.2%	124 (26.8%)	141 (30.5%)	120 (26.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	58 (12.6%)	12	502^nd of 557 public elementary schools	9.9%		31.3	435^th of 565 public elementary schools	23.0%	67	41.3	50.9	43.3	54.0	63.2	61.2	22.4	$12,711	$1,327	$11,383

Frequently Asked Questions about La Porte City Elementary School

What schools do graduates of La Porte City Elementary School attend?

Students who attend La Porte City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Union Middle School
High : Union High School

How many students attend La Porte City Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 264 students attended La Porte City Elementary School.

Is La Porte City Elementary School a good school?

Yes. La Porte City Elementary School ranks in the top 6.8% of Iowa elementary schools.

What district is La Porte City Elementary School in?

Union Community School District

What is the racial makeup of La Porte City Elementary School?

Students at La Porte City Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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