Aplington Elementary School

Summary:

Aplington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District in Aplington, Iowa. The school has a student population of 194 and is part of a district that is ranked 33 out of 309 districts in Iowa and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Aplington Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 71.4% of 3rd graders, 85.2% of 4th graders, and 68.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%, respectively. Similarly, the school's math proficiency rates were also higher than the state averages. The school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (29.38% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, which range from 16.67% to 38.46%. However, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio (15.2 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 9.6 to 14.5 students per teacher.

When comparing Aplington Elementary School to the nearby schools, such as Shell Rock Elementary, Clarksville Elementary, and Grundy Center Elementary, Aplington Elementary School consistently outperforms them in ISASP test scores. However, Aplington Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of White students compared to the more diverse student populations at the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 215 10th St
       Aplington, IA  50604


(319) 347-6621

District: Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,716 Help


Students who attend Aplington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School
High:    Aplington-Parkersburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Two or more races:
5.2%
African American:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aplington Elementary School ranks better than 72.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), two or more races (5.2%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aplington Elementary School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aplington Elementary School is $10,716.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Aplington Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District 33rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aplington Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 64.78 220th 626 64.9%
2013 68.97 165th 624 73.6%
2014 78.55 72nd 603 88.1%
2015 71.51 160th 616 74.0%
2016 66.31 222nd 599 62.9%
2017 67.17 210th 574 63.4%
2018 56.18 293rd 567 48.3%
2019 59.66 265th 603 56.1%
2021 55.69 280th 567 50.6%
2022 54.36 295th 574 48.6%
2023 60.22 245th 565 56.6%
2024 70.78 153rd 557 72.5%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Aplington Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Aplington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 224 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1989 212 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1990 214 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1991 208 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1992 195 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1993 148 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1994 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1995 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1996 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1997 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1998 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1999 128 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2000 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -10 130
2001 145 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2002 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2003 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2004 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2005 141 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2006 175 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2007 153 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2008 161 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2010 158 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 161
2011 161 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 164
2012 150 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 154
2013 173 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 177
2014 154 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 156
2015 168 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 169
2016 174 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 177
2017 169 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 174
2018 189 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 193
2019 169 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 175
2020 159 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 166
2021 166 3 0 4 0 0 7 0 180
2022 180 3 0 5 0 0 7 0 195
2023 176 4 0 4 0 0 10 0 194

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 Aplington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 12.3 18.2 n/a
1989 215 12.3 17.4 14.9
1990 215 14.9 14.4 0
1991 212 13.2 16.0 17
1992 198 13.0 15.2 24.2
1993 149 6.5 22.9 16.8
1994 149 11.6 12.8 18.8
1995 142 7.8 18.2 18.3
1996 142 7.8 18.2 18.3
1997 135 6.5 20.8 15.6
1998 121 8.5 14.2 16.5
1999 128 8.5 15.1 21.9
2000 130 10.0 13.0 24.3
2001 145 8.2 17.7 35.9
2002 135 9.0 15.0 25.2
2003 135 9.0 15.0 25.2
2004 139 8.9 15.6 27.3
2005 141 7.0 20.1 27
2006 175 13.5 13.0 26.3
2007 155 7.0 22.1 36.1
2008 162 11.7 13.8 35.2
2010 161 9.9 16.1 31.7
2011 164 7.0 23.4 37.2
2012 154 8.0 19.2 46.8
2013 177 11.0 16.0 44.6
2014 156 11.0 14.1 32.1
2015 169 12.0 14.0 28.4
2016 177 12.0 14.7 32.8
2017 174 11.5 15.1 33.3
2018 193 13.1 14.7 31.6
2019 175 11.7 14.9 31.4
2020 166 11.7 14.1 29.5
2021 180 10.7 16.8 27.8
2022 195 12.5 15.6 22.1
2023 194 12.7 15.2 29.4

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 Aplington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 12.3 18.2 n/a
1989 215 12.3 17.4 14.9
1990 215 14.9 14.4 0
1991 212 13.2 16.0 17
1992 198 13.0 15.2 24.2
1993 149 6.5 22.9 16.8
1994 149 11.6 12.8 18.8
1995 142 7.8 18.2 18.3
1996 142 7.8 18.2 18.3
1997 135 6.5 20.8 15.6
1998 121 8.5 14.2 16.5
1999 128 8.5 15.1 21.9
2000 130 10.0 13.0 24.3
2001 145 8.2 17.7 35.9
2002 135 9.0 15.0 25.2
2003 135 9.0 15.0 25.2
2004 139 8.9 15.6 27.3
2005 141 7.0 20.1 27
2006 175 13.5 13.0 26.3
2007 155 7.0 22.1 36.1
2008 162 11.7 13.8 35.2
2010 161 9.9 16.1 31.7
2011 164 7.0 23.4 37.2
2012 154 8.0 19.2 46.8
2013 177 11.0 16.0 44.6
2014 156 11.0 14.1 32.1
2015 169 12.0 14.0 28.4
2016 177 12.0 14.7 32.8
2017 174 11.5 15.1 33.3
2018 193 13.1 14.7 31.6
2019 175 11.7 14.9 31.4
2020 166 11.7 14.1 29.5
2021 180 10.7 16.8 27.8
2022 195 12.5 15.6 22.1
2023 194 12.7 15.2 29.4

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 Aplington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $336 (3.1%) $10,380 (96.9%) $10,716

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aplington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 265th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 245th of 565 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aplington Elementary School)72.778
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)72.778
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aplington Elementary School)75.689.8
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)75.689.8
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington Elementary School)68.373.4
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)68.373.4
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aplington Elementary School)7776.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)7776.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington Elementary School)78.859.4
 19.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)78.859.4
 19.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aplington Elementary School)67.275
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)67.275
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students175194
 10.9%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White169176
 4.1%
Two or More Races210
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.4%29.4%
 2%


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Aplington Elementary School ranks 153rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Aplington Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended Aplington Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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