CAL Elementary School

Summary:

CAL Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Latimer, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school is part of the CAL Community School District, which is ranked 200 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

CAL Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 90%, compared to the state average of 72.9%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 12.1 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools and the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.37% to 53.41% over the past three years, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School, West Fork Elementary at Rockwell, and Pineview Elementary, CAL Elementary School generally performs better on ISASP test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This consistent academic performance, despite the challenges of a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, suggests that the school is effectively supporting its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1441 Gull Ave
       Latimer, IA  50452


(641) 579-6085

District: CAL Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
305th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,567 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  176

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.7%
Hispanic:
38.6%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details CAL Elementary School ranks worse than 54.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.7%), Hispanic (38.6%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at CAL Elementary School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at CAL Elementary School is $19,567.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

CAL Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks CAL Community School District 200th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for CAL Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 17.86 570th 626 8.9%
2013 12.21 580th 624 7.1%
2014 14.29 548th 603 9.1%
2015 23.77 513th 616 16.7%
2016 25.61 494th 599 17.5%
2017 44.96 388th 574 32.4%
2018 39.19 401st 567 29.3%
2019 51.59 328th 603 45.6%
2021 40.25 384th 567 32.3%
2022 48.45 341st 574 40.6%
2023 28.96 442nd 565 21.8%
2024 53.44 305th 557 45.2%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for CAL Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 126 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1989 176 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1990 197 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1991 208 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1992 205 0 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 219
1993 211 0 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 224
1994 203 0 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 216
1995 187 0 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 207
1996 187 0 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 207
1997 178 0 0 20 1 n/a n/a 0 199
1998 164 0 0 25 1 n/a n/a 0 190
1999 159 0 0 24 1 n/a n/a 0 184
2000 135 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a -8 156
2001 107 1 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2002 81 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2003 81 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2004 83 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2005 65 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2006 98 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2007 106 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2008 134 0 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2009 127 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2010 129 0 0 40 1 0 3 0 173
2011 131 0 3 43 1 0 3 0 181
2012 120 0 3 46 1 1 2 0 173
2013 108 0 0 49 2 0 4 0 163
2014 105 0 0 50 1 0 2 0 158
2015 102 0 1 49 1 0 2 0 155
2016 94 0 0 51 0 0 0 0 145
2017 81 0 0 63 0 0 0 0 144
2018 82 1 0 57 0 0 0 0 140
2019 88 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 152
2020 77 0 0 61 1 0 0 0 139
2021 85 1 0 60 0 0 0 0 146
2022 89 0 0 67 0 0 2 0 158
2023 105 1 0 68 0 0 2 0 176

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 CAL Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 128 11.7 10.9 n/a
1989 177 7.8 22.6 11.9
1990 197 12.0 16.4 0
1991 213 12.3 17.3 16.9
1992 219 13.0 16.8 19.2
1993 224 13.8 16.2 19.6
1994 216 13.9 15.5 19
1995 207 13.5 15.3 15.9
1996 207 13.5 15.3 15.9
1997 199 13.5 14.7 25.1
1998 190 13.4 14.2 15.8
1999 184 14.0 13.1 26.1
2000 156 14.4 10.8 28.7
2001 126 13.4 9.4 30.2
2002 110 12.0 9.2 48.2
2003 110 12.0 9.2 48.2
2004 109 11.2 9.7 42.2
2005 87 10.7 8.1 50.6
2006 124 8.0 15.5 44.4
2007 130 11.0 11.8 55.4
2008 166 15.0 11.1 40.4
2009 168 16.7 10.1 41.7
2010 173 12.9 13.3 37.6
2011 181 15.0 12.0 40.3
2012 173 14.2 12.1 43.9
2013 163 15.9 10.2 51.5
2014 158 15.0 10.4 52.5
2015 155 16.0 9.6 53.5
2016 145 15.0 9.6 51
2017 144 13.2 10.8 62.5
2018 140 9.7 14.4 50
2019 152 13.1 11.5 55.3
2020 139 14.6 9.5 49.6
2021 146 14.6 10.0 50
2022 158 15.9 9.9 49.4
2023 176 14.4 12.1 53.4

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 CAL Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 128 11.7 10.9 n/a
1989 177 7.8 22.6 11.9
1990 197 12.0 16.4 0
1991 213 12.3 17.3 16.9
1992 219 13.0 16.8 19.2
1993 224 13.8 16.2 19.6
1994 216 13.9 15.5 19
1995 207 13.5 15.3 15.9
1996 207 13.5 15.3 15.9
1997 199 13.5 14.7 25.1
1998 190 13.4 14.2 15.8
1999 184 14.0 13.1 26.1
2000 156 14.4 10.8 28.7
2001 126 13.4 9.4 30.2
2002 110 12.0 9.2 48.2
2003 110 12.0 9.2 48.2
2004 109 11.2 9.7 42.2
2005 87 10.7 8.1 50.6
2006 124 8.0 15.5 44.4
2007 130 11.0 11.8 55.4
2008 166 15.0 11.1 40.4
2009 168 16.7 10.1 41.7
2010 173 12.9 13.3 37.6
2011 181 15.0 12.0 40.3
2012 173 14.2 12.1 43.9
2013 163 15.9 10.2 51.5
2014 158 15.0 10.4 52.5
2015 155 16.0 9.6 53.5
2016 145 15.0 9.6 51
2017 144 13.2 10.8 62.5
2018 140 9.7 14.4 50
2019 152 13.1 11.5 55.3
2020 139 14.6 9.5 49.6
2021 146 14.6 10.0 50
2022 158 15.9 9.9 49.4
2023 176 14.4 12.1 53.4

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 CAL Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $939 (4.8%) $18,628 (95.2%) $19,567

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

Impact of COVID-19 on CAL 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 328th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 442nd of 565 Elementary schools
 23.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (CAL Elementary School)62.558.3
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (CAL Community School District)62.558.3
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (CAL Elementary School)7566.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (CAL Community School District)7566.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (CAL Elementary School)57.168.4
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (CAL Community School District)57.168.4
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (CAL Elementary School)42.957.9
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (CAL Community School District)42.957.9
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (CAL Elementary School)88.276.5
 11.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (CAL Community School District)88.276.5
 11.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (CAL Elementary School)82.470.6
 11.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (CAL Community School District)82.470.6
 11.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students152176
 15.8%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic6468
 6.3%
Pacific Islander00
White88105
 19.3%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.3%53.4%
 1.9%


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CAL Elementary School ranks 305th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended CAL Elementary School.

Students at CAL Elementary School are 60% White, 39% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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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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