AGWSR Elementary School

Q: Is AGWSR Elementary School a good school?

AGWSR Elementary School ranks 372 nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

AGWSR Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ackley, Iowa, serving 191 students in grades K-5 as part of the AGWSR Community School District.

AGWSR Elementary School stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12:1 to 17.3:1, which is lower than nearby schools like Alden Elementary School (9:1) and the Hampton-Dumont Community School District schools (11.9:1 to 12.7:1). However, the school's test scores, as measured by the ISASP, are generally below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, though its 5th-grade Math and Science scores have been above the state average in recent years. Additionally, AGWSR Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.22% to 50%, compared to nearby schools like Parkersburg Elementary School (32.87%).

Over the past few years, AGWSR Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated but generally been declining, from a high of 162 out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 195 out of 565 in 2022-2023. This suggests the school may be struggling to keep pace with other elementary schools in the state, and could benefit from a closer examination of its curriculum, instructional practices, and resource allocation to address the inconsistencies in test score performance and support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Detail:

Public K-5

918 4th Ave
Ackley, IA 50601

(641) 847-2611

District: AGWSR Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
372^nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,712

Students who attend AGWSR Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	AGWSR Middle School
High:	AGWSR High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 191

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

11.5%

Two or more races:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details AGWSR Elementary School ranks worse than 66.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.64. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at AGWSR Elementary School is $14,712.

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Rank History for AGWSR Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2015	49.36	395^th	616	35.9%
2016	59.14	290^th	599	51.6%
2017	70.88	162^nd	574	71.8%
2018	67.20	192^nd	567	66.1%
2019	58.98	270^th	603	55.2%
2021	42.01	371^st	567	34.6%
2022	38.64	404^th	574	29.6%
2023	65.61	195^th	565	65.5%
2024	43.64	372^nd	557	33.2%

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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 AGWSR Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	269	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
1989	280	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1990	270	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1991	298	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
1992	292	2	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1993	337	2	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
1994	312	2	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1995	248	1	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1996	248	1	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1997	224	1	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
1998	225	0	2	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
1999	223	1	1	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2000	242	1	1	35	0	n/a	n/a	-22	257
2001	191	1	0	38	3	n/a	n/a	0	233
2002	175	0	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
2003	175	0	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
2004	175	1	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2005	160	1	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2006	153	1	0	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2007	142	1	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2008	133	0	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2009	122	0	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2010	115	0	0	17	0	0	2	0	134
2011	126	0	0	16	0	0	0	0	142
2012	137	1	2	12	0	0	2	0	154
2013	154	0	1	15	0	0	5	0	175
2014	155	0	0	12	0	0	7	0	174
2015	174	0	1	20	0	0	5	0	200
2016	206	0	0	19	0	0	4	0	229
2017	196	0	0	21	0	0	5	0	222
2018	199	0	0	19	0	0	2	0	220
2019	189	0	0	19	0	0	4	0	212
2020	195	0	0	19	0	0	3	0	217
2021	211	0	0	21	0	0	2	0	234
2022	212	0	0	21	0	0	3	0	236
2023	168	0	0	22	0	0	1	0	191

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 AGWSR Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	272	17.4	15.6	19.9
1989	282	15.5	18.1	19.5
1990	275	17.5	15.7	17.8
1991	307	17.5	17.5	17.3
1992	301	18.0	16.7	17.3
1993	349	19.8	17.6	20.3
1994	331	20.3	16.3	18.4
1995	270	13.0	20.8	20.4
1996	270	13.0	20.8	20.4
1997	246	18.0	13.7	26.4
1998	251	15.0	16.7	21.1
1999	255	17.5	14.6	35.3
2000	257	17.0	15.1	29.4
2001	233	20.5	11.4	35.2
2002	206	18.1	11.4	40.3
2003	206	18.1	11.4	40.3
2004	208	18.4	11.3	35.1
2005	197	17.8	11.1	40.1
2006	187	18.5	10.1	37.4
2007	162	13.0	12.5	35.8
2008	152	12.9	11.8	33.6
2009	139	13.7	10.1	38.1
2010	134	12.8	10.4	38.8
2011	142	11.2	12.6	47.2
2012	154	12.0	12.7	44.8
2013	175	13.7	12.6	50.3
2014	174	14.7	11.7	52.9
2015	200	13.0	15.3	51.5
2016	229	14.0	16.3	49.8
2017	222	14.5	15.2	50.5
2018	220	14.6	15.0	45
2019	212	13.6	15.5	45.3
2020	217	13.5	16.0	44.7
2021	234	13.5	17.3	50
2022	236	15.8	14.9	41.5
2023	191	15.8	12.0	38.2

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 AGWSR Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	272	17.4	15.6	19.9
1989	282	15.5	18.1	19.5
1990	275	17.5	15.7	17.8
1991	307	17.5	17.5	17.3
1992	301	18.0	16.7	17.3
1993	349	19.8	17.6	20.3
1994	331	20.3	16.3	18.4
1995	270	13.0	20.8	20.4
1996	270	13.0	20.8	20.4
1997	246	18.0	13.7	26.4
1998	251	15.0	16.7	21.1
1999	255	17.5	14.6	35.3
2000	257	17.0	15.1	29.4
2001	233	20.5	11.4	35.2
2002	206	18.1	11.4	40.3
2003	206	18.1	11.4	40.3
2004	208	18.4	11.3	35.1
2005	197	17.8	11.1	40.1
2006	187	18.5	10.1	37.4
2007	162	13.0	12.5	35.8
2008	152	12.9	11.8	33.6
2009	139	13.7	10.1	38.1
2010	134	12.8	10.4	38.8
2011	142	11.2	12.6	47.2
2012	154	12.0	12.7	44.8
2013	175	13.7	12.6	50.3
2014	174	14.7	11.7	52.9
2015	200	13.0	15.3	51.5
2016	229	14.0	16.3	49.8
2017	222	14.5	15.2	50.5
2018	220	14.6	15.0	45
2019	212	13.6	15.5	45.3
2020	217	13.5	16.0	44.7
2021	234	13.5	17.3	50
2022	236	15.8	14.9	41.5
2023	191	15.8	12.0	38.2

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 AGWSR Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$626 (4.3%)	$14,087 (95.8%)	$14,712

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on AGWSR Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 270^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 195^th of 565 Elementary schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (AGWSR Elementary School)	65.2	60	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (AGWSR Community School District)	65.2	60	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (AGWSR Elementary School)	69.6	71.4	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (AGWSR Community School District)	69.6	71.4	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (AGWSR Elementary School)	76.1	80	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (AGWSR Community School District)	76.1	80	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (AGWSR Elementary School)	69.6	80	10.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (AGWSR Community School District)	69.6	80	10.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (AGWSR Elementary School)	77.8	80.6	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (AGWSR Community School District)	77.8	80.6	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (AGWSR Elementary School)	80	93.5	13.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (AGWSR Community School District)	80	93.5	13.5%
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	212	191	9.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	19	22	15.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	189	168	11.1%
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	38.2%	7.1%

Schools Near AGWSR 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
AGWSR Elementary School	Public	K-5	918 4th Ave	Ackley	50601	Hardin County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 847-2611	191	16	12.0	38.2%	168 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	43.6	372^nd of 557 public elementary schools	33.2%		65.6	195^th of 565 public elementary schools	65.5%	177	54.8	61.1	72.5	64.3	61.1	80.0	67.5	$14,712	$626	$14,087
The Cougars Den	Public	PK-K	413 State St	Ackley	50601	Hardin County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 847-2699	41	3	13.6	31.7%	36 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Aplington Elementary School	Public	3-5	215 10th St	Aplington	50604	Butler County	Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 347-6621	194	13	15.2	29.4%	176 (90.7%)	4 (2.1%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.2%)	70.8	153^rd of 557 public elementary schools	72.5%		60.2	245^th of 565 public elementary schools	56.6%	92	71.4	85.2	68.9	80.4	83.6	82.0	70.5	$10,716	$336	$10,380
AGWSR Elementary at Wellsburg	Public	PK, KG-2	609 S Monroe	Wellsburg	50680	Grundy County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 869-5121	65	6	10.8	38.5%	62 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$11,558	$170	$11,389
Rock Run Elementary	Public	2-5	710 North St	Iowa Falls	50126	Hardin County	Iowa Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 648-6420	294	30	9.8	42.5%	254 (86.4%)	2 (0.7%)	27 (9.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	72.5	132^nd of 557 public elementary schools	76.3%		83.4	51^st of 565 public elementary schools	91.0%	81	72.6	80.3	72.6	84.9	87.3	80.6	67.7	$11,715	$370	$11,345
Pineview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	1510 Washington Ave	Iowa Falls	50126	Hardin County	Iowa Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 648-6410	284	17	16.3	36.3%	245 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.6%)								(n/a)								$13,667	$677	$12,990
Eldora-New Providence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 10th St	Eldora	50627	Hardin County	Eldora-New Providence Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 939-9350	280	24	11.4	44.6%	242 (86.4%)	5 (1.8%)	27 (9.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	63.9	211^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.1%		51.3	318^th of 565 public elementary schools	43.7%	107	75.0	70.0	69.7	87.5	80.0	84.8	57.6	$14,520	$1,122	$13,398
Parkersburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	602 Lincoln	Parkersburg	50665	Butler County	Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 346-2446	216	19	11.4	32.9%	198 (91.7%)	3 (1.4%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)								(n/a)								$13,115	$589	$12,526
South Side Elementary School	Public	1-4	507 4th Ave SE	Hampton	50441	Franklin County	Hampton-Dumont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 456-2261	312	26	11.9	58.0%	179 (57.4%)	5 (1.6%)	124 (39.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	45.3	361^st of 557 public elementary schools	35.2%		47.2	350^th of 565 public elementary schools	38.1%	11	60.3	67.9		76.2	71.6			$14,304	$1,011	$13,294
North Side Elementary School	Public	PK-K	114 11th Place NE	Hampton	50441	Franklin County	Hampton-Dumont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 456-4481	143	11	12.7	62.2%	93 (65.0%)	2 (1.4%)	46 (32.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)								$14,812	$589	$14,224

Frequently Asked Questions about AGWSR Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of AGWSR Elementary School?

Students at AGWSR Elementary School are 88% White, 12% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of AGWSR Elementary School attend?

Students who attend AGWSR Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : AGWSR Middle School
High : AGWSR High School

How many students attend AGWSR Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 191 students attended AGWSR Elementary School.

Is AGWSR Elementary School a good school?

AGWSR Elementary School ranks 372^nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is AGWSR Elementary School in?

AGWSR Community School District

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