Roundy Elementary School

Summary:

Roundy Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Columbus Junction, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 362 students. The school is part of the Columbus Community School District, which is ranked 270 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Roundy Elementary's test scores are generally on par with or slightly better than the scores of the Columbus Community School District, but the school's performance lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Lone Tree Elementary and Louisa-Muscatine Elementary. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, which is comparable to or better than the nearby schools. However, Roundy Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 297 out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 427 out of 557 in 2023-2024.

Roundy Elementary has a high percentage of students (68.51%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state average and many of the surrounding schools. This suggests that the school may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student performance. Additionally, Roundy Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (55.25%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, which sets it apart from the more homogeneous student populations in the surrounding areas.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1212 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738

(319) 728-6218

District: Columbus Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
427^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,228

Students who attend Roundy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Columbus Community Junior High School
High:	Columbus Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 362

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

55.2%

White:

29.3%

Asian:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roundy Elementary School ranks worse than 76.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.24. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roundy Elementary School is $13,228.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Columbus Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Community School District 270^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Roundy Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	16.38	574^th	626	8.3%
2013	20.75	558^th	624	10.6%
2014	5.46	580^th	603	3.8%
2015	6.25	584^th	616	5.2%
2016	11.72	549^th	599	8.3%
2017	25.98	472^nd	574	17.8%
2018	20.31	487^th	567	14.1%
2019	31.85	457^th	603	24.2%
2021	47.60	331^st	567	41.6%
2022	54.14	297^th	574	48.3%
2023	38.18	409^th	565	27.6%
2024	33.24	427^th	557	23.3%

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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 Roundy Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	265	2	0	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
1989	299	6	3	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1990	266	8	0	68	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1991	251	17	0	80	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1992	226	4	0	80	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1993	203	2	1	87	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1994	185	0	0	111	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1995	198	5	0	165	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
1996	198	5	0	165	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
1997	177	0	1	112	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
1998	185	2	0	127	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
1999	184	2	0	157	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
2000	187	3	1	160	0	n/a	n/a	-23	328
2001	246	7	0	281	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
2002	206	8	0	281	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
2003	206	8	0	281	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
2004	195	5	0	288	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
2005	192	4	0	295	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
2006	145	6	1	276	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2007	166	5	2	299	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
2008	144	6	3	306	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2009	140	8	5	301	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
2010	168	3	1	342	0	0	8	0	522
2011	143	2	2	343	0	0	4	0	494
2012	127	1	13	330	0	0	4	0	475
2013	130	2	26	298	1	0	2	0	459
2014	102	2	46	298	0	0	3	0	451
2015	114	3	55	262	1	0	4	0	439
2016	114	3	64	249	1	0	3	0	434
2017	106	5	65	216	3	0	1	0	396
2018	109	5	55	190	0	0	1	0	360
2019	121	8	55	204	0	0	4	0	392
2020	136	11	55	199	0	0	2	0	403
2021	117	17	48	206	0	0	2	0	390
2022	123	14	42	204	0	0	0	0	383
2023	106	15	38	200	0	0	3	0	362

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 Roundy Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	297	14.8	20.0	n/a
1989	352	16.3	21.5	1.7
1990	342	18.5	18.4	0
1991	348	18.9	18.4	23.3
1992	310	19.0	16.3	20.3
1993	293	20.0	14.7	25.6
1994	296	18.9	15.7	27.7
1995	368	27.9	13.2	33.7
1996	368	27.9	13.2	33.7
1997	290	16.4	17.7	34.8
1998	314	21.2	14.8	40.8
1999	343	24.3	14.1	45.5
2000	328	24.5	13.4	49.6
2001	534	40.0	13.4	50.6
2002	495	41.9	11.8	78
2003	495	41.9	11.8	78
2004	488	44.0	11.1	70.7
2005	491	43.3	11.3	65.8
2006	428	42.1	10.2	68.9
2007	472	42.4	11.1	66.1
2008	459	42.1	10.9	69.1
2009	454	38.7	11.7	68.9
2010	522	43.9	11.8	73.2
2011	494	41.0	12.0	75.1
2012	475	40.9	11.6	75.8
2013	459	39.4	11.6	71
2014	451	36.5	12.3	78.3
2015	439	36.0	12.1	76.1
2016	434	33.0	13.1	80.6
2017	396	32.3	12.2	76.3
2018	360	31.9	11.2	69.4
2019	392	31.9	12.2	64.5
2020	403	30.9	13.0	70
2021	390	30.9	12.6	63.3
2022	383	30.9	12.3	62.9
2023	362	29.5	12.2	68.5

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 Roundy Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	297	14.8	20.0	n/a
1989	352	16.3	21.5	1.7
1990	342	18.5	18.4	0
1991	348	18.9	18.4	23.3
1992	310	19.0	16.3	20.3
1993	293	20.0	14.7	25.6
1994	296	18.9	15.7	27.7
1995	368	27.9	13.2	33.7
1996	368	27.9	13.2	33.7
1997	290	16.4	17.7	34.8
1998	314	21.2	14.8	40.8
1999	343	24.3	14.1	45.5
2000	328	24.5	13.4	49.6
2001	534	40.0	13.4	50.6
2002	495	41.9	11.8	78
2003	495	41.9	11.8	78
2004	488	44.0	11.1	70.7
2005	491	43.3	11.3	65.8
2006	428	42.1	10.2	68.9
2007	472	42.4	11.1	66.1
2008	459	42.1	10.9	69.1
2009	454	38.7	11.7	68.9
2010	522	43.9	11.8	73.2
2011	494	41.0	12.0	75.1
2012	475	40.9	11.6	75.8
2013	459	39.4	11.6	71
2014	451	36.5	12.3	78.3
2015	439	36.0	12.1	76.1
2016	434	33.0	13.1	80.6
2017	396	32.3	12.2	76.3
2018	360	31.9	11.2	69.4
2019	392	31.9	12.2	64.5
2020	403	30.9	13.0	70
2021	390	30.9	12.6	63.3
2022	383	30.9	12.3	62.9
2023	362	29.5	12.2	68.5

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 Roundy Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$869 (6.6%)	$12,358 (93.4%)	$13,228

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roundy Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 457^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 409^th of 565 Elementary schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roundy Elementary School)	55.3	57.5	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Community School District)	55.3	57.5	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Roundy Elementary School)	68.1	60	8.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbus Community School District)	68.1	60	8.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roundy Elementary School)	55.6	64.9	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Community School District)	55.6	64.9	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Roundy Elementary School)	55.6	48.6	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Community School District)	55.6	48.6	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roundy Elementary School)	44.7	66.1	21.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Community School District)	44.7	66.1	21.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Roundy Elementary School)	57.4	58.9	1.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Community School District)	57.4	58.9	1.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Roundy Elementary School)	80.8	78	2.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus Community School District)	80.8	78	2.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Roundy Elementary School)	67.3	68.3	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Community School District)	67.3	68.3	1%
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	392	362	7.7%
African American	8	15	87.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	55	38	30.9%
Hispanic	204	200	2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	121	106	12.4%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.5%	68.5%	4%

Schools Near Roundy 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
Roundy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1212 Colton St	Columbus Junction	52738	Louisa County	Columbus Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 728-6218	362	30	12.2	68.5%	106 (29.3%)	15 (4.1%)	200 (55.2%)	38 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	33.2	427^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.3%		38.2	409^th of 565 public elementary schools	27.6%	18	55.4	61.9	61.5	75.4	75.0	38.1	64.1	64.9	53.8	$13,228	$869	$12,358
Louisa-Muscatine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	14506 170th St	Letts	52754	Louisa County	Louisa-Muscatine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 726-3634	454	35	13.0	31.3%	402 (88.5%)	4 (0.9%)	38 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	69.7	165^th of 557 public elementary schools	70.4%		65.1	199^th of 565 public elementary schools	64.8%	34	66.1	79.7	78.5	90.4	82.3	75.0	83.1	84.6	63.1	$12,487	$443	$12,042
Waco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 S. Main Street	Crawfordsville	52621	Washington County	Waco Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 658-2931	290	21	13.7	49.0%	251 (86.6%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (10.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)								(n/a)										$11,342	$487	$10,856
Winfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	208 S Olive	Winfield	52659	Henry County	Winfield-Mt Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 257-7702	190	12	16.0	38.4%	164 (86.3%)	2 (1.1%)	18 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	44	371^st of 557 public elementary schools	33.4%		52.3	310^th of 565 public elementary schools	45.1%	61	56.3	85.7	58.6		75.0	82.1	62.1		44.8	$10,969	$638	$10,332
Wapello Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 N Cedar	Wapello	52653	Louisa County	Wapello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 523-5571	239	23	10.5	28.0%	195 (81.6%)	4 (1.7%)	33 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	35.3	412^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.0%		43.1	378^th of 565 public elementary schools	33.1%	34	60.0	61.8	47.1		66.7	67.6	73.5		58.8	$16,318	$1,228	$15,091
Morning Sun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 Division Street	Morning Sun	52640	Louisa County	Morning Sun Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 868-7701	124	10	11.8	36.3%	121 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	66.6	186^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.6%		69.9	169^th of 565 public elementary schools	70.1%	17	63.2	71.4	100.0	100.0	68.4	64.3	93.8	80.0	87.5	$15,442	$926	$14,515
Lone Tree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	303 S Devoe St	Lone Tree	52755	Johnson County	Lone Tree Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 629-4213	214	18	12.2	29.0%	191 (89.3%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	76.9	91^st of 557 public elementary schools	83.7%		61.4	228^th of 565 public elementary schools	59.6%	137	69.2	90.0	78.9		92.3	93.3	73.7		71.1	$10,488	$297	$10,191
Lincoln Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	606 S 4th Ave	Washington	52353	Washington County	Washington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 653-3691	351	29	12.1	49.3%	249 (70.9%)	6 (1.7%)	77 (21.9%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.4%)	38.8	396^th of 557 public elementary schools	28.9%		40.1	398^th of 565 public elementary schools	29.6%	2	54.7	67.2	64.1		69.5	70.7	65.8		56.9	$13,084	$1,773	$11,310
Stewart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	821 N 4th Ave	Washington	52353	Washington County	Washington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 653-3244	481	36	13.4	48.4%	357 (74.2%)	7 (1.5%)	96 (20.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)								(n/a)										$15,272	$894	$14,379
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 Schnoebelen Street	Riverside	52327	Washington County	Highland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 648-2821	283	21	13.6	22.6%	264 (93.3%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	19.1	472^nd of 557 public elementary schools	15.3%		29.4	439^th of 565 public elementary schools	22.3%	33	43.8	55.3	51.1		53.1	68.1	66.0		34.0	$12,857	$486	$12,371

Frequently Asked Questions about Roundy Elementary School

Is Roundy Elementary School a good school?

Roundy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Iowa elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Roundy Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Columbus Community Junior High School
High : Columbus Community High School

What is the racial makeup of Roundy Elementary School?

Students at Roundy Elementary School are 55% Hispanic, 29% White, 10% Asian, 4% African American.

How many students attend Roundy Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Roundy Elementary School.

What district is Roundy Elementary School in?

Columbus Community School District

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