Baxter Elementary School

Q: Is Baxter Elementary School a good school?

Baxter Elementary School ranks 268 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Baxter Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 230 students in grades PK-5 in the Baxter Community School District in Baxter, Iowa. The school has shown strong performance in mathematics, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students consistently scoring above the state average in proficiency. However, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) scores have been more variable, with some grades performing above the state average and others below.

Baxter Elementary has a significantly less diverse student population compared to many of the nearby schools, with over 95% of students identifying as white. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from around 22-27% in recent years. This is lower than many of the surrounding schools, which have free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 25-69%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from as high as 173 out of 567 Iowa elementary schools to as low as 456 out of 599, with its current ranking placing it in the middle of the pack among Iowa elementary schools.

While Baxter Elementary's strong performance in mathematics is a notable strength, the school may need to focus on improving its ELA instruction and support for students in this subject. Additionally, the lack of diversity in the student population may limit students' exposure to different cultures and perspectives, which can be an important part of a well-rounded education. The school's performance and demographics should be closely monitored, and targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address any areas of concern.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028

(641) 227-3102

District: Baxter Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
268^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,144

Students who attend Baxter Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Baxter High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 230

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27%

See top rated Iowa elementary schools

Compare Baxter Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Baxter Elementary School ranks better than 51.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), Hispanic (2.6%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baxter Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Baxter Elementary School employs 16.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baxter Elementary School is $16,144.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Baxter Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Baxter Community School District 178^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Baxter Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Baxter Elementary School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	37.99	474^th	626	24.3%
2013	40.23	458^th	624	26.6%
2014	59.05	293^rd	603	51.4%
2015	51.51	374^th	616	39.3%
2016	36.85	456^th	599	23.9%
2017	55.94	306^th	574	46.7%
2018	44.65	373^rd	567	34.2%
2019	61.66	250^th	603	58.5%
2021	68.14	173^rd	567	69.5%
2022	54.38	293^rd	574	49.0%
2023	52.96	306^th	565	45.8%
2024	58.26	268^th	557	51.9%

See the entire list of Iowa Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Baxter Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Baxter Elementary School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Baxter Elementary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	163	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1989	178	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
1990	181	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
1991	185	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
1992	197	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
1993	160	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1994	183	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
1995	189	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
1996	189	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
1997	182	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
1998	208	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1999	197	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2000	232	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-20	212
2001	214	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	217
2002	207	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	210
2003	207	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	210
2004	211	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	216
2005	210	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2006	201	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2007	211	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
2008	222	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2009	231	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
2010	212	2	1	3	0	0	1	0	219
2011	241	2	0	7	0	0	2	0	252
2012	248	2	0	11	0	0	4	0	265
2013	231	2	0	9	0	0	3	0	245
2014	226	3	0	5	0	0	4	0	238
2015	224	0	0	5	0	0	4	0	233
2016	221	1	1	5	0	0	5	0	233
2017	204	2	1	3	0	0	8	0	218
2018	212	1	1	3	0	0	7	0	224
2019	221	1	1	1	0	0	5	0	229
2020	220	0	2	0	0	0	5	0	227
2021	226	0	2	5	0	0	7	0	240
2022	222	0	2	3	0	0	6	0	233
2023	219	0	1	6	0	0	4	0	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 Baxter Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	167	10.3	16.2	n/a
1989	182	10.4	17.5	12.1
1990	181	9.7	18.6	0
1991	186	9.7	19.1	10.8
1992	201	8.0	25.1	14.9
1993	162	9.3	17.4	17.9
1994	185	9.4	19.7	21.6
1995	189	14.0	13.5	16.9
1996	189	14.0	13.5	16.9
1997	182	14.0	13.0	14.8
1998	208	14.2	14.6	14.9
1999	197	14.7	13.4	16.8
2000	212	15.2	13.9	14.2
2001	217	15.7	13.8	16.1
2002	210	15.8	13.3	17.1
2003	210	15.8	13.3	17.1
2004	216	17.0	12.7	21.3
2005	212	16.5	12.8	26.4
2006	205	16.5	12.4	24.9
2007	215	17.5	12.3	24.7
2008	226	18.5	12.2	21.7
2009	236	18.5	12.8	26.3
2010	219	17.4	12.5	26.9
2011	252	14.0	18.0	28.2
2012	265	16.3	16.2	23.8
2013	245	16.8	14.5	21.6
2014	238	17.6	13.4	27.3
2015	233	18.0	12.9	24.5
2016	233	16.0	14.5	26.2
2017	218	17.9	12.1	20.6
2018	224	15.1	14.7	18.8
2019	229	15.9	14.4	21.4
2020	227	14.9	15.2	24.7
2021	240	15.9	15.0	22.1
2022	233	14.9	15.6	22.7
2023	230	16.9	13.6	27

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 Baxter Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	167	10.3	16.2	n/a
1989	182	10.4	17.5	12.1
1990	181	9.7	18.6	0
1991	186	9.7	19.1	10.8
1992	201	8.0	25.1	14.9
1993	162	9.3	17.4	17.9
1994	185	9.4	19.7	21.6
1995	189	14.0	13.5	16.9
1996	189	14.0	13.5	16.9
1997	182	14.0	13.0	14.8
1998	208	14.2	14.6	14.9
1999	197	14.7	13.4	16.8
2000	212	15.2	13.9	14.2
2001	217	15.7	13.8	16.1
2002	210	15.8	13.3	17.1
2003	210	15.8	13.3	17.1
2004	216	17.0	12.7	21.3
2005	212	16.5	12.8	26.4
2006	205	16.5	12.4	24.9
2007	215	17.5	12.3	24.7
2008	226	18.5	12.2	21.7
2009	236	18.5	12.8	26.3
2010	219	17.4	12.5	26.9
2011	252	14.0	18.0	28.2
2012	265	16.3	16.2	23.8
2013	245	16.8	14.5	21.6
2014	238	17.6	13.4	27.3
2015	233	18.0	12.9	24.5
2016	233	16.0	14.5	26.2
2017	218	17.9	12.1	20.6
2018	224	15.1	14.7	18.8
2019	229	15.9	14.4	21.4
2020	227	14.9	15.2	24.7
2021	240	15.9	15.0	22.1
2022	233	14.9	15.6	22.7
2023	230	16.9	13.6	27

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 Baxter Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$695 (4.3%)	$15,449 (95.7%)	$16,144

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baxter Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 250^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 306^th of 565 Elementary schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Elementary School)	67.6	69	1.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Community School District)	67.6	69	1.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Baxter Elementary School)	78.4	72.4	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Baxter Community School District)	78.4	72.4	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Elementary School)	84.2	61.1	23.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Community School District)	84.2	61.1	23.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Baxter Elementary School)	89.5	77.8	11.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Baxter Community School District)	89.5	77.8	11.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Elementary School)	70	82.5	12.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Community School District)	70	82.5	12.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Baxter Elementary School)	63.3	75	11.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Baxter Community School District)	63.3	75	11.7%
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	229	230	0.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	1	6	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	221	219	0.9%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.4%	27%	5.6%

Schools Near Baxter Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Baxter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	202 E State	Baxter	50028	Jasper County	Baxter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 227-3102	230	17	13.6	27.0%	219 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	58.3	268^th of 557 public elementary schools	51.9%		53	306^th of 565 public elementary schools	45.8%	38	73.5	78.6	63.9		91.2	82.1	72.2		47.2	$16,144	$695	$15,449
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	112 Thomas Jefferson Dr	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 792-2498	325	25	12.7	54.8%	257 (79.1%)	15 (4.6%)	24 (7.4%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.1%)	56.3	284^th of 557 public elementary schools	49.0%		55.8	279^th of 565 public elementary schools	50.6%	5	63.8	77.3			78.7	72.7				$15,022	$900	$14,122
Collins-Maxwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	416 Fourth Avenue	Collins	50055	Story County	Collins-Maxwell Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 385-2446	204	18	11.0	43.1%	187 (91.7%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	72.5	130^th of 557 public elementary schools	76.7%		61.3	229^th of 565 public elementary schools	59.5%	99	65.5	90.9	75.0		82.8	100.0	79.2		58.3	$14,450	$518	$13,932
Emerson Hough Elementary School	Public	K-4	700 N 4th Ave East	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 792-3982	224	21	10.9	69.2%	150 (67.0%)	16 (7.1%)	30 (13.4%)	4 (1.8%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	18 (8.0%)	45.7	357^th of 557 public elementary schools	35.9%		20.3	480^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.0%	123	57.8	73.7			73.3	72.2				$16,675	$1,246	$15,429
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-4	801 S 8th Ave West	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 792-7311	272	20	13.9	55.1%	242 (89.0%)	5 (1.8%)	8 (2.9%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)	61.1	237^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.5%		71.2	153^rd of 565 public elementary schools	72.9%	84	65.0	73.2			80.0	82.1				$14,588	$415	$14,173
Aurora Heights Elementary School	Public	K-4	310 E 23rd St S	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 792-7324	268	21	12.5	57.1%	235 (87.7%)	6 (2.2%)	15 (5.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.7%)	63.8	215^th of 557 public elementary schools	61.4%		62.3	222^nd of 565 public elementary schools	60.7%	7	68.1	68.1			89.4	80.9				$14,745	$749	$13,996
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	20 West Broadway	Colfax	50054	Jasper County	Colfax-Mingo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 674-3465	391	30	13.1	40.4%	350 (89.5%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (5.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.6%)	49.2	336^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.7%		62.1	224^th of 565 public elementary schools	60.4%	112	56.5	78.4	59.2	90.9	71.7	81.1	57.1	86.4	44.9	$10,304	$451	$9,854
East Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 E Weissenberger	Laurel	50141	Marshall County	East Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 476-3342	301	18	16.7	43.2%	260 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	50.8	322^nd of 557 public elementary schools	42.2%		40.5	393^rd of 565 public elementary schools	30.4%	71	64.2	81.0	76.4		69.8	71.4	63.6		58.2	$12,045	$693	$11,353
West Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	207 3rd St SW	State Center	50247	Marshall County	West Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 483-2671	448	32	14.1	30.8%	405 (90.4%)	3 (0.7%)	23 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	68.6	177^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.2%		54	293^rd of 565 public elementary schools	48.1%	116	75.8	79.6	78.6		83.3	74.1	78.6		62.9	$10,443	$372	$10,072
Mitchellville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	308 Elm Ave NW	Mitchellville	50169	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 967-4274	242	16	15.1	34.7%	212 (87.6%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.0%)	86.9	27^th of 557 public elementary schools	95.2%		91.9	5^th of 565 public elementary schools	99.1%	22	81.3	97.2	84.8		90.6	100.0	84.8		69.7	$16,832	$385	$16,447

Frequently Asked Questions about Baxter Elementary School

Is Baxter Elementary School a good school?

Baxter Elementary School ranks 268^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Baxter Elementary School in?

Baxter Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Baxter Elementary School?

Students at Baxter Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Baxter Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 230 students attended Baxter Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Baxter Elementary School attend?

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

High : Baxter High School

Rate Baxter Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

IAIowa Elementary School Rankings

IAIowa District Rankings

Schools in Baxter, IA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Baxter Elementary School!

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.