Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center

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Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center ranks 193 rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Calamus, Iowa, with an enrollment of 218 students. The school is part of the Calamus-Wheatland Community School District, which is ranked 202 out of 309 districts in the state.

Calamus-Wheatland Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the ISASP assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 78.1% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 64.2%. In Mathematics, the school had 96.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 76.3%. This strong academic performance is also reflected in the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 13.1 over the past three school years.

Compared to nearby schools, Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center generally outperforms its peers, particularly in Mathematics. For instance, in 2023-2024, the school had 96.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 64% at Walcott Elementary, 86.1% at Edward White Elementary, and 92.4% at Alan Shepard Elementary. The school has also maintained a relatively consistent performance over the past several years, suggesting a stable and effective educational program.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

80 S 2nd St
Calamus, IA 52729

(563) 246-2221

District: Calamus-Wheatland Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
193^rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,879

Students who attend Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center usually attend:

High:

Calamus-Wheatland Sec Attendance Center

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 218

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center ranks better than 65.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.77. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center employs 18.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center is $12,879.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Calamus-Wheatland Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Calamus-Wheatland Community School District 202^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	70.35	143^rd	626	77.2%
2013	64.78	223^rd	624	64.3%
2014	67.23	206^th	603	65.8%
2015	53.55	350^th	616	43.2%
2016	54.03	337^th	599	43.7%
2017	61.37	258^th	574	55.1%
2018	67.16	193^rd	567	66.0%
2019	49.19	342^nd	603	43.3%
2021	53.86	300^th	567	47.1%
2022	50.88	326^th	574	43.2%
2023	53.59	301^st	565	46.7%
2024	65.77	193^rd	557	65.4%

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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 Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	293	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
1989	292	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1990	282	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
1991	269	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1992	287	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	288
1993	265	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1994	255	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
1995	276	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
1996	276	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
1997	279	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
1998	275	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1999	283	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
2000	291	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	-19	279
2001	305	2	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
2002	286	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2003	286	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2004	293	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
2005	304	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
2006	294	5	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	302
2007	296	5	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	304
2008	294	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2009	291	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2010	282	2	2	3	0	0	0	0	289
2011	303	2	2	6	0	0	2	0	315
2012	275	1	1	3	0	0	4	0	284
2013	280	1	1	5	0	0	4	0	291
2014	261	1	0	5	1	0	4	0	272
2015	262	1	0	8	1	0	6	0	278
2016	279	0	0	9	2	0	4	0	294
2017	261	1	0	11	2	0	6	0	281
2018	257	0	0	12	0	0	6	0	275
2019	243	0	0	4	0	0	6	0	253
2020	237	0	3	3	0	0	9	0	252
2021	227	1	3	3	0	0	8	0	242
2022	227	1	0	9	0	0	9	0	246
2023	195	2	0	12	0	0	9	0	218

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	295	19.5	15.1	14.9
1989	293	19.8	14.7	13
1990	283	20.5	13.8	0
1991	269	21.2	12.6	12.6
1992	288	21.0	13.7	13.9
1993	266	20.9	12.7	18.8
1994	257	21.0	12.2	18.7
1995	278	23.0	12.1	20.1
1996	278	23.0	12.1	20.1
1997	279	23.0	12.1	18.3
1998	275	23.5	11.7	22.5
1999	285	23.6	12.1	22.8
2000	279	24.0	11.6	23.5
2001	315	18.5	17.0	25.1
2002	292	17.3	16.9	29.5
2003	292	17.3	16.9	29.5
2004	294	22.5	13.1	35.4
2005	312	22.5	13.9	31.4
2006	302	22.6	13.4	29.5
2007	304	23.6	12.9	32.9
2008	300	25.1	12.0	27.3
2009	296	25.1	11.8	29.4
2010	289	24.0	12.0	33.9
2011	315	22.1	14.2	37.5
2012	284	22.0	12.8	35.9
2013	291	21.3	13.6	38.1
2014	272	21.3	12.7	32.7
2015	278	21.0	13.2	34.2
2016	294	21.0	14.0	38.4
2017	281	21.2	13.2	33.8
2018	275	18.9	14.5	29.1
2019	253	19.0	13.3	33.6
2020	252	18.0	13.9	33.3
2021	242	18.4	13.1	36
2022	246	20.2	12.1	30.9
2023	218	18.8	11.5	38.1

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 Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	295	19.5	15.1	14.9
1989	293	19.8	14.7	13
1990	283	20.5	13.8	0
1991	269	21.2	12.6	12.6
1992	288	21.0	13.7	13.9
1993	266	20.9	12.7	18.8
1994	257	21.0	12.2	18.7
1995	278	23.0	12.1	20.1
1996	278	23.0	12.1	20.1
1997	279	23.0	12.1	18.3
1998	275	23.5	11.7	22.5
1999	285	23.6	12.1	22.8
2000	279	24.0	11.6	23.5
2001	315	18.5	17.0	25.1
2002	292	17.3	16.9	29.5
2003	292	17.3	16.9	29.5
2004	294	22.5	13.1	35.4
2005	312	22.5	13.9	31.4
2006	302	22.6	13.4	29.5
2007	304	23.6	12.9	32.9
2008	300	25.1	12.0	27.3
2009	296	25.1	11.8	29.4
2010	289	24.0	12.0	33.9
2011	315	22.1	14.2	37.5
2012	284	22.0	12.8	35.9
2013	291	21.3	13.6	38.1
2014	272	21.3	12.7	32.7
2015	278	21.0	13.2	34.2
2016	294	21.0	14.0	38.4
2017	281	21.2	13.2	33.8
2018	275	18.9	14.5	29.1
2019	253	19.0	13.3	33.6
2020	252	18.0	13.9	33.3
2021	242	18.4	13.1	36
2022	246	20.2	12.1	30.9
2023	218	18.8	11.5	38.1

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 Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$447 (3.5%)	$12,432 (96.5%)	$12,879

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center

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 342^nd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 301^st of 565 Elementary schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center)	50	66.7	16.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Calamus-Wheatland Community School District)	50	66.7	16.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center)	76.5	83.3	6.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Calamus-Wheatland Community School District)	76.5	83.3	6.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center)	81.8	76.9	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Calamus-Wheatland Community School District)	81.8	76.9	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center)	87.9	92.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Calamus-Wheatland Community School District)	87.9	92.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center)	62.8	75	12.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Calamus-Wheatland Community School District)	62.8	75	12.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center)	72.1	75	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Calamus-Wheatland Community School District)	72.1	75	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center)	69.4	55.2	14.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Calamus-Wheatland Community School District)	69.4	55.2	14.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center)	52.8	55.2	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Calamus-Wheatland Community School District)	52.8	55.2	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	253	218	13.8%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	12	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	243	195	19.8%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.6%	38.1%	4.5%

Schools Near Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center

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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
Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-6	80 S 2nd St	Calamus	52729	Clinton County	Calamus-Wheatland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 246-2221	218	19	11.5	38.1%	195 (89.4%)	2 (0.9%)	12 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	65.8	193^rd of 557 public elementary schools	65.4%		53.6	301^st of 565 public elementary schools	46.7%	108	78.1	76.9	76.9	69.6	96.9	76.9	69.2	87.0	57.7	$12,879	$447	$12,432
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-6	703 Park Avenue	Lowden	52255	Cedar County	North Cedar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 941-5383	178	12	14.8	41.0%	169 (94.9%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	56.2	286^th of 557 public elementary schools	48.7%		59.8	250^th of 565 public elementary schools	55.8%	36	63.3	76.2	71.4	63.6	73.3	90.5	85.7	77.3	64.3	$14,117	$460	$13,656
John Glenn Elementary School	Public	K-6	308 N. Main St.	Donahue	52746	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 282-9627	192	14	14.0	30.2%	175 (91.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	82.6	56^th of 557 public elementary schools	89.9%		71.3	151^st of 565 public elementary schools	73.3%	95	92.0	87.5	76.0	84.6	96.0	79.2	80.0	96.2	80.0	$12,734	$638	$12,097
Ekstrand Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1140 15th St	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 659-0750	460	35	13.3	33.3%	416 (90.4%)	15 (3.3%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)								(n/a)	65.1				76.4					$13,330	$544	$12,787
Alan Shepard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	220 West Grove St.	Long Grove	52756	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 285-8041	451	31	14.4	15.1%	414 (91.8%)	7 (1.6%)	20 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	82.7	52^nd of 557 public elementary schools	90.7%		82.9	59^th of 565 public elementary schools	89.6%	7	81.8	85.7	82.4	82.9	92.4	85.7	83.8	89.5	77.0	$11,763	$346	$11,417
Bennett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Cedar St	Bennett	52721	Cedar County	Bennett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 890-2226	86	11	7.7	43.0%	81 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.8	377^th of 557 public elementary schools	32.3%		38	413^th of 565 public elementary schools	26.9%	36			72.7				45.5		63.6	$19,735	$1,304	$18,431
Neil Armstrong Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	212 S Parkview Dr	Eldridge	52748	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 285-8223	378	29	13.0	39.7%	270 (71.4%)	58 (15.3%)	19 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.2%)	63.9	213^th of 557 public elementary schools	61.8%		65.1	198^th of 565 public elementary schools	65.0%	15	63.5	82.1	78.6	94.7	73.1	84.6	69.6	86.8	58.9	$10,906	$461	$10,446
Edward White Elementary School	Public	K-6	121 S 5th St	Eldridge	52748	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 285-4544	572	38	15.0	29.2%	486 (85.0%)	12 (2.1%)	49 (8.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.8%)	74.7	113^th of 557 public elementary schools	79.7%		79	88^th of 565 public elementary schools	84.4%	25	64.6	85.7	75.3	84.0	86.1	89.6	82.2	84.0	71.2	$11,322	$303	$11,019
Delwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 Delmar Ave	Delmar	52037	Clinton County	Delwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 674-4164	165	16	10.3	41.2%	154 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	80.6	69^th of 557 public elementary schools	87.6%		69.9	168^th of 565 public elementary schools	70.3%	99	88.9	88.9	78.6	75.0	94.4	100.0	92.9	80.0	71.4	$20,064	$603	$19,460
Midland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	510 3rd Ave North	Oxford Junction	52323	Jones County	Midland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 259-5340	205	17	12.2	50.7%	188 (91.7%)	6 (2.9%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	51.3	320^th of 557 public elementary schools	42.5%		39	405^th of 565 public elementary schools	28.3%	85	41.9	69.2	69.6		80.6	69.2	82.6		73.9	$15,415	$1,017	$14,398

Frequently Asked Questions about Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center

How many students attend Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 218 students attended Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center.

What is the racial makeup of Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center?

Students at Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center attend?

Students who attend Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center usually go on to attend:

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Is Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center a good school?

Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center ranks 193^rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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