Schuler Elementary School

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Schuler Elementary School ranks 321 st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Schuler Elementary School is a public school in Atlantic, Iowa, serving 226 students in grades 4-5. The school is part of the Atlantic Community School District, which is ranked 209 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Schuler Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (85.84%) compared to the state average, as well as a higher percentage of Pacific Islander (4.42%) and two or more races (3.98%) students. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally on par with or slightly below state and district averages, though its 4th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate (73.5%) is higher than the state average (72.7%). Schuler has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 57.69% in 2020-2021 to 40.27% in 2022-2023, which is still higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13 to 15 students per teacher over the past three years.

Despite maintaining a 2-star rating, Schuler Elementary's statewide ranking has declined from 256 out of 567 Iowa elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 321 out of 557 in 2023-2024, suggesting its performance may be declining relative to other schools. The nearby AHSTW Primary School and Griswold Elementary have higher statewide rankings and test scores than Schuler, and Washington Elementary School has a more diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 4-5

501 East 11th St.
Atlantic, IA 50022

(712) 243-1370

District: Atlantic Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
321^st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,238

Students who attend Schuler Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Atlantic Middle School
High:	Atlantic High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 230

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.2%

Pacific Islander:

8.3%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Schuler Elementary School ranks worse than 57.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.92. (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 (82.2%), Pacific Islander (8.3%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Schuler Elementary School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Schuler Elementary School employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Schuler Elementary School is $12,238.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Atlantic Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlantic Community School District 209^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Schuler Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	58.89	286^th	626	54.3%
2013	59.50	285^th	624	54.3%
2014	57.58	306^th	603	49.3%
2015	57.72	301^st	616	51.1%
2016	62.42	258^th	599	56.9%
2017	59.54	275^th	574	52.1%
2018	54.99	307^th	567	45.9%
2019	50.31	337^th	603	44.1%
2021	58.04	256^th	567	54.9%
2022	49.18	336^th	574	41.5%
2023	48.92	332^nd	565	41.2%
2024	50.92	321^st	557	42.4%

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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 Schuler Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	238	1	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	246
1998	235	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	239
1999	235	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	238
2000	248	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	253
2001	262	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	269
2002	225	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	228
2003	225	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	228
2004	213	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	219
2005	207	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	210
2006	224	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	232
2007	210	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	216
2008	188	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	196
2009	195	3	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	205
2010	218	0	0	5	1	6	2	232
2011	206	0	1	11	1	6	0	225
2012	194	1	1	15	1	4	0	216
2013	195	0	0	17	0	2	2	216
2014	194	1	0	14	0	7	2	218
2015	200	2	0	8	0	5	0	215
2016	209	1	0	12	0	4	1	227
2017	217	0	0	14	0	8	1	240
2018	213	1	0	11	0	8	3	236
2019	203	2	0	10	0	5	1	221
2020	194	0	0	9	0	1	2	206
2021	188	0	0	8	1	5	6	208
2022	194	0	0	8	0	5	8	215
2023	194	0	0	13	0	10	9	226
2024	189	0	2	12	0	19	8	230

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 Schuler Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	246	16.4	15.0	21.5
1998	239	15.4	15.5	19.2
1999	238	15.4	15.5	26.1
2000	253	16.2	15.6	26.1
2001	269	16.9	15.9	33.5
2002	228	17.5	13.0	37.7
2003	228	17.5	13.0	37.7
2004	219	17.0	12.9	36.1
2005	210	15.8	13.3	38.6
2006	232	16.9	13.7	40.9
2007	216	17.3	12.5	44.9
2008	196	15.3	12.8	44.9
2009	205	13.2	15.5	42.4
2010	232	15.1	15.3	44
2011	225	13.0	17.3	45.8
2012	216	13.9	15.4	53.7
2013	216	13.6	15.8	56.9
2014	218	15.5	14.0	54.1
2015	215	16.0	13.4	50.2
2016	227	14.0	16.2	52
2017	240	15.5	15.4	59.6
2018	236	18.0	13.1	53.4
2019	221	16.0	13.8	46.6
2020	206	16.0	12.8	53.9
2021	208	16.0	13.0	57.7
2022	215	15.5	13.8	59.1
2023	226	15.0	15.0	40.3
2024	230	15.9	14.3	52.2

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 Schuler Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	246	16.4	15.0	21.5
1998	239	15.4	15.5	19.2
1999	238	15.4	15.5	26.1
2000	253	16.2	15.6	26.1
2001	269	16.9	15.9	33.5
2002	228	17.5	13.0	37.7
2003	228	17.5	13.0	37.7
2004	219	17.0	12.9	36.1
2005	210	15.8	13.3	38.6
2006	232	16.9	13.7	40.9
2007	216	17.3	12.5	44.9
2008	196	15.3	12.8	44.9
2009	205	13.2	15.5	42.4
2010	232	15.1	15.3	44
2011	225	13.0	17.3	45.8
2012	216	13.9	15.4	53.7
2013	216	13.6	15.8	56.9
2014	218	15.5	14.0	54.1
2015	215	16.0	13.4	50.2
2016	227	14.0	16.2	52
2017	240	15.5	15.4	59.6
2018	236	18.0	13.1	53.4
2019	221	16.0	13.8	46.6
2020	206	16.0	12.8	53.9
2021	208	16.0	13.0	57.7
2022	215	15.5	13.8	59.1
2023	226	15.0	15.0	40.3
2024	230	15.9	14.3	52.2

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 Schuler Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$720 (5.9%)	$11,519 (94.1%)	$12,238

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Schuler Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 337^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 332^nd of 565 Elementary schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Schuler Elementary School)	69.1	72.6	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community School District)	69.1	72.6	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Schuler Elementary School)	78.4	77.8	0.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community School District)	78.4	77.8	0.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Schuler Elementary School)	71.7	66.3	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Community School District)	71.7	66.3	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Schuler Elementary School)	60.2	66.3	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Community School District)	60.2	66.3	6.1%
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	221	226	2.3%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	13	30%
Pacific Islander	5	10	100%
White	203	194	4.4%
Two or More Races	1	9	800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.6%	40.3%	6.3%

Schools Near Schuler 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
Schuler Elementary School	Public	4-5	501 East 11th St.	Atlantic	50022	Cass County	Atlantic Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 243-1370	230	16	14.3	52.2%	189 (82.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.3%)	8 (3.5%)	50.9	321^st of 557 public elementary schools	42.4%		48.9	332^nd of 565 public elementary schools	41.2%	11		71.4	68.4			73.5	69.2		61.5	$12,238	$720	$11,519
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	500 E 14th St	Atlantic	50022	Cass County	Atlantic Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 243-5234	529	37	14.3	45.7%	449 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.3%)	5 (0.9%)								(n/a)	73.7				91.6					$13,280	$729	$12,552
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
Griswold Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 Madison St.	Griswold	51535	Cass County	Griswold Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 778-2154	239	21	11.6	49.4%	224 (93.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	46.6	350^th of 557 public elementary schools	37.2%		49.3	327^th of 565 public elementary schools	42.1%	23	70.0	56.7	54.8		90.0	70.0	77.4		51.6
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
CAM Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	207 6th St	Massena	50853	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 779-2211	220	20	10.8	40.9%	213 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	38.9	394^th of 557 public elementary schools	29.3%		69.8	171^st of 565 public elementary schools	69.7%	223	60.0	62.5	59.5	84.0	65.0	71.9	62.2	72.0	54.1	$11,404	$288	$11,117
AHSTW Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	768 S Maple	Avoca	51521	Pottawattamie County	AHSTW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 343-6364	287	22	13.0	41.5%	263 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)								(n/a)	63.6				90.9					$14,480	$598	$13,882

Frequently Asked Questions about Schuler Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Schuler Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Atlantic Middle School
High : Atlantic High School

How many students attend Schuler Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 230 students attended Schuler Elementary School.

Is Schuler Elementary School a good school?

Schuler Elementary School ranks 321^st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Schuler Elementary School?

Students at Schuler Elementary School are 82% White, 8% Pacific Islander, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Schuler Elementary School in?

Atlantic Community School District

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