Adair-Casey Elementary School

Q: Is Adair-Casey Elementary School a good school?

Adair-Casey Elementary School ranks 259 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Adair-Casey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Adair, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 168 students. The school is part of the Adair-Casey Community School District, which is ranked 103 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Adair-Casey Elementary has generally performed well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics above the state average for most grade levels in the 2023-2024 school year. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.5 and spends $14,264 per student, which is higher than the nearby schools. However, the school's racial makeup is predominantly white, with 83.33% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools. Additionally, Adair-Casey Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 51.79% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Compared to the nearby schools, Adair-Casey Elementary's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with the school ranking between 184 and 413 out of 567-616 Iowa elementary schools from 2013-2014 to 2021-2022. This suggests that the school's performance has fluctuated over the years. The higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's racial makeup may present some challenges that the school and district will need to address, but the school's focus on providing individualized attention and support to its students, as evidenced by the low student-teacher ratio, may contribute to its relatively strong test scores.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3384 Indigo Ave.
Adair, IA 50002

(641) 746-2242

District: Adair-Casey Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
259^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,264

Students who attend Adair-Casey Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Adair-Casey Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.6%

Hispanic:

12.4%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Adair-Casey Elementary School ranks better than 53.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.47. (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 (82.6%), Hispanic (12.4%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adair-Casey Elementary School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Adair-Casey Elementary School employs 14.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adair-Casey Elementary School is $14,264.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Adair-Casey Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Adair-Casey Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Adair-Casey Community School District 103^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Adair-Casey Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	63.57	233^rd	626	62.8%
2013	56.38	316^th	624	49.4%
2014	63.96	241^st	603	60.0%
2015	64.51	240^th	616	61.0%
2016	55.29	323^rd	599	46.1%
2017	55.12	315^th	574	45.1%
2018	70.11	162^nd	567	71.4%
2019	68.44	184^th	603	69.5%
2021	57.39	262^nd	567	53.8%
2022	36.87	413^th	574	28.0%
2023	49.29	328^th	565	41.9%
2024	59.47	259^th	557	53.5%

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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 Adair-Casey Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	255	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	258
1989	252	2	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	260
1990	250	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	256
1991	263	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	269
1992	259	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	268
1993	261	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	266
1994	240	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	243
1995	223	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	228
1996	223	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	228
1997	237	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	244
1998	217	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	226
1999	204	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	213
2000	197	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	-14	189
2001	180	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2002	180	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2003	180	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2004	183	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2005	176	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
2006	165	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	168
2007	196	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2008	201	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	204
2009	190	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	197
2010	198	0	0	0	0	2	0	200
2011	186	0	0	0	0	3	0	189
2012	192	0	0	1	0	4	0	197
2013	194	0	0	0	0	4	0	198
2014	170	0	0	0	0	2	0	172
2015	170	0	0	2	0	0	0	172
2016	160	1	1	4	0	0	0	166
2017	148	0	1	4	0	0	0	153
2018	132	0	1	5	2	1	0	141
2019	135	1	1	8	2	1	0	148
2020	132	0	0	14	3	1	0	150
2021	132	0	0	17	3	0	0	152
2022	134	0	0	17	3	3	0	157
2023	140	1	0	19	3	5	0	168
2024	133	0	0	20	3	5	0	161

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 Adair-Casey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	258	17.0	15.1	n/a
1989	260	1.7	152.9	19.2
1990	256	17.0	15.0	0
1991	269	18.0	14.9	19.3
1992	268	19.0	14.1	29.1
1993	266	19.0	14.0	13.5
1994	243	19.0	12.8	21.8
1995	228	18.0	12.7	20.6
1996	228	18.0	12.7	20.6
1997	244	18.0	13.6	25.8
1998	226	18.0	12.6	23.9
1999	213	17.0	12.5	34.3
2000	189	16.0	11.8	33
2001	185	14.0	13.2	37.3
2002	181	12.5	14.5	36.5
2003	181	12.5	14.5	36.5
2004	184	12.0	15.3	34.8
2005	178	13.8	12.9	33.7
2006	168	13.6	12.4	27.4
2007	196	13.6	14.4	37.2
2008	204	14.4	14.2	29.9
2009	197	15.0	13.1	32.5
2010	200	15.3	13.0	38
2011	189	14.9	12.6	40.7
2012	197	15.6	12.6	41.6
2013	198	16.3	12.1	39.9
2014	172	16.4	10.4	35.5
2015	172	15.0	11.4	39.5
2016	166	15.0	11.0	37.3
2017	153	14.3	10.6	41.8
2018	141	13.4	10.4	41.8
2019	148	13.4	11.0	44.6
2020	150	13.5	11.1	46.7
2021	152	13.5	11.2	54.6
2022	157	10.6	14.8	51.6
2023	168	14.5	11.5	51.8
2024	161	14.5	11.0	52.8

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 Adair-Casey Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	258	17.0	15.1	n/a
1989	260	1.7	152.9	19.2
1990	256	17.0	15.0	0
1991	269	18.0	14.9	19.3
1992	268	19.0	14.1	29.1
1993	266	19.0	14.0	13.5
1994	243	19.0	12.8	21.8
1995	228	18.0	12.7	20.6
1996	228	18.0	12.7	20.6
1997	244	18.0	13.6	25.8
1998	226	18.0	12.6	23.9
1999	213	17.0	12.5	34.3
2000	189	16.0	11.8	33
2001	185	14.0	13.2	37.3
2002	181	12.5	14.5	36.5
2003	181	12.5	14.5	36.5
2004	184	12.0	15.3	34.8
2005	178	13.8	12.9	33.7
2006	168	13.6	12.4	27.4
2007	196	13.6	14.4	37.2
2008	204	14.4	14.2	29.9
2009	197	15.0	13.1	32.5
2010	200	15.3	13.0	38
2011	189	14.9	12.6	40.7
2012	197	15.6	12.6	41.6
2013	198	16.3	12.1	39.9
2014	172	16.4	10.4	35.5
2015	172	15.0	11.4	39.5
2016	166	15.0	11.0	37.3
2017	153	14.3	10.6	41.8
2018	141	13.4	10.4	41.8
2019	148	13.4	11.0	44.6
2020	150	13.5	11.1	46.7
2021	152	13.5	11.2	54.6
2022	157	10.6	14.8	51.6
2023	168	14.5	11.5	51.8
2024	161	14.5	11.0	52.8

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 Adair-Casey Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,013 (7.1%)	$13,251 (92.9%)	$14,264

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Adair-Casey Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 184^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 328^th of 565 Elementary schools	27.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adair-Casey Elementary School)	68.4	53.3	15.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adair-Casey Community School District)	68.4	53.3	15.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Adair-Casey Elementary School)	78.9	66.7	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Adair-Casey Community School District)	78.9	66.7	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Adair-Casey Elementary School)	75	90.9	15.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Adair-Casey Community School District)	75	90.9	15.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Adair-Casey Elementary School)	81.3	68.2	13.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Adair-Casey Community School District)	81.3	68.2	13.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Adair-Casey Elementary School)	70	47.4	22.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Adair-Casey Community School District)	70	47.4	22.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Adair-Casey Elementary School)	90	73.7	16.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Adair-Casey Community School District)	90	73.7	16.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Adair-Casey Elementary School)	68.8	92.3	23.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Adair-Casey Community School District)	68.8	92.3	23.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Adair-Casey Elementary School)	87.5	84.6	2.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Adair-Casey Community School District)	87.5	84.6	2.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	148	168	13.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	8	19	137.5%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	135	140	3.7%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.6%	51.8%	7.2%

Schools Near Adair-Casey 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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Adair-Casey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3384 Indigo Ave.	Adair	50002	Adair County	Adair-Casey Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 746-2242	161	15	11.0	52.8%	133 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	5 (3.1%)	59.5	259^th of 557 public elementary schools	53.5%		49.3	328^th of 565 public elementary schools	41.9%	69	50.0	76.5	78.9	77.3	81.8	88.2	73.7	72.7	68.4	$14,264	$1,013	$13,251
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-5	807 Third St	Anita	50020	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(712) 581-0200	200	0	48.8	54.5%	124 (62.0%)	12 (6.0%)	29 (14.5%)	8 (4.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (11.0%)	19.5	471^st of 557 public elementary schools	15.4%		40.4	397^th of 565 public elementary schools	29.7%	74	53.6	55.6	42.9		82.1	51.9	42.9		37.0	$9,858	$24	$9,835
Guthrie Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	900 N 4th St	Guthrie Center	50115	Guthrie County	Guthrie Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 332-2720	250	21	11.8	31.6%	222 (88.8%)	4 (1.6%)	19 (7.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	69.8	161^st of 557 public elementary schools	71.1%		71.8	146^th of 565 public elementary schools	74.2%	15	67.6	72.7	71.4	88.2	82.4	86.4	89.3	71.4	82.1	$12,899	$429	$12,470
Stuart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	320 N.E. 3rd St	Stuart	50250	Guthrie County	West Central Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 523-1018	224	14	16.1	37.9%	204 (91.1%)	4 (1.8%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)								(n/a)										$11,381	$1,104	$10,277
Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	105 East School St	Exira	50076	Audubon County	Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 268-5318	186	17	10.9	50.0%	177 (95.2%)	3 (1.6%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)										$13,912	$797	$13,115
Nodaway Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	324 NW 2nd	Greenfield	50849	Adair County	Nodaway Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 743-6136	313	22	14.0	45.7%	286 (91.4%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	60	256^th of 557 public elementary schools	54.0%		61.2	233^rd of 565 public elementary schools	58.8%	23	52.5	79.2	65.9		90.0	81.1	75.0		63.6	$11,132	$569	$10,563
Panorama Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Panther Drive	Panora	50216	Guthrie County	Panorama Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 755-2021	322	25	12.9	40.7%	303 (94.1%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	38.9	395^th of 557 public elementary schools	29.1%		48.7	335^th of 565 public elementary schools	40.7%	60	57.8	66.7	66.0		73.3	68.9	59.6		57.4	$13,546	$512	$13,034
Dexter Elementary School	Public	3-5	803 Washington Street	Dexter	50070	Dallas County	West Central Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 789-4480	181	14	13.0	38.7%	156 (86.2%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (7.2%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)								(n/a)										$13,118	$1,177	$11,941

Frequently Asked Questions about Adair-Casey Elementary School

How many students attend Adair-Casey Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended Adair-Casey Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Adair-Casey Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Adair-Casey Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Adair-Casey Junior High School

Is Adair-Casey Elementary School a good school?

Adair-Casey Elementary School ranks 259^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Adair-Casey Elementary School?

Students at Adair-Casey Elementary School are 83% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

What district is Adair-Casey Elementary School in?

Adair-Casey Community School District

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