Aplington Elementary School

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

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:
153^rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,716

Students who attend Aplington Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 184

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aplington Elementary School ranks better than 72.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.78. (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 (91.8%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aplington Elementary School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Aplington Elementary School employs 12.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 33^rd 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
2012	64.78	220^th	626	64.9%
2013	68.97	165^th	624	73.6%
2014	78.55	72^nd	603	88.1%
2015	71.51	160^th	616	74.0%
2016	66.31	222^nd	599	62.9%
2017	67.17	210^th	574	63.4%
2018	56.18	293^rd	567	48.3%
2019	59.66	265^th	603	56.1%
2021	55.69	280^th	567	50.6%
2022	54.36	295^th	574	48.6%
2023	60.22	245^th	565	56.6%
2024	70.78	153^rd	557	72.5%

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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 Aplington Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	224	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1989	212	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
1990	214	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
1991	208	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
1992	195	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	198
1993	148	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
1994	149	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
1995	142	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1996	142	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1997	135	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
1998	121	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1999	128	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
2000	140	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-10	130
2001	145	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
2002	135	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2003	135	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2004	139	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2005	141	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2006	175	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
2007	153	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	155
2008	161	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	162
2010	158	3	0	0	0	0	0	161
2011	161	2	0	0	0	1	0	164
2012	150	1	0	2	0	1	0	154
2013	173	0	1	0	0	3	0	177
2014	154	0	1	0	0	1	0	156
2015	168	0	1	0	0	0	0	169
2016	174	2	1	0	0	0	0	177
2017	169	3	0	1	0	1	0	174
2018	189	2	0	2	0	0	0	193
2019	169	2	0	2	0	2	0	175
2020	159	2	0	2	0	3	0	166
2021	166	3	0	4	0	7	0	180
2022	180	3	0	5	0	7	0	195
2023	176	4	0	4	0	10	0	194
2024	169	3	0	5	0	7	0	184

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
2024	184	12.5	14.6	34.2

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 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
2024	184	12.5	14.6	34.2

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 Aplington Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 265^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 245^th 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)	72.7	78	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)	72.7	78	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aplington Elementary School)	75.6	89.8	14.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)	75.6	89.8	14.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington Elementary School)	68.3	73.4	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)	68.3	73.4	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aplington Elementary School)	77	76.9	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)	77	76.9	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington Elementary School)	78.8	59.4	19.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)	78.8	59.4	19.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aplington Elementary School)	67.2	75	7.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)	67.2	75	7.8%
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	175	194	10.9%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	169	176	4.1%
Two or More Races	2	10	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.4%	29.4%	2%

Schools Near Aplington 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
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	184	13	14.6	34.2%	169 (91.8%)	3 (1.6%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	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
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	203	20	10.3	36.5%	184 (90.6%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.9%)								(n/a)										$13,115	$589	$12,526
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	204	16	12.8	42.2%	174 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	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	35	3	11.6	20.0%	30 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)								(n/a)
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	68	6	11.2	44.1%	62 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)										$11,558	$170	$11,389
North Butler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	513 Birch	Allison	50602	Butler County	North Butler Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 267-2212	271	21	12.8	33.2%	258 (95.2%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	60.9	244^th of 557 public elementary schools	56.2%		49.3	329^th of 565 public elementary schools	41.8%	85	77.4	86.7	70.6	67.6	87.1	86.7	76.5	62.2	64.7	$12,806	$637	$12,169
New Hartford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	508 Beaver	New Hartford	50660	Butler County	Dike-New Hartford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 983-2206	151	11	13.3	21.2%	141 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)										$12,915	$575	$12,340
Dike Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	330 Main St	Dike	50624	Grundy County	Dike-New Hartford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 989-2487	302	21	14.1	18.2%	284 (94.0%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	85.2	34^th of 557 public elementary schools	93.9%		78.1	101^st of 565 public elementary schools	82.1%	67	90.6	93.2			87.5	82.4				$13,350	$353	$12,997
Grundy Center Elementary School	Public	K-4	903 9th St	Grundy Center	50638	Grundy County	Grundy Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 825-5461	278	22	12.6	28.8%	252 (90.6%)	3 (1.1%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	81.1	62^nd of 557 public elementary schools	88.9%		71.2	154^th of 565 public elementary schools	72.7%	92	73.7	92.0			91.2	82.0				$12,839	$576	$12,263
Shell Rock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	214 N Cherry St	Shell Rock	50670	Butler County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 885-4311	172	15	11.6	32.6%	148 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (5.8%)								(n/a)										$13,084	$662	$12,421

Frequently Asked Questions about Aplington Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Aplington Elementary School?

Students at Aplington Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is Aplington Elementary School in?

Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District

What schools do graduates of Aplington Elementary School attend?

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

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

How many students attend Aplington Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 184 students attended Aplington Elementary School.

Is Aplington Elementary School a good school?

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

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