Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building

Summary:

Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building is a highly successful public elementary school serving 467 students in grades K-5 in the Denver Community School District in Denver, Iowa. The school consistently ranks in the top 5% of Iowa elementary schools and has earned a 5-out-of-5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the state averages on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85.5% of 3rd graders, 94.9% of 4th graders, and 91.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school had 95.2% of 3rd graders, 97.4% of 4th graders, and 97.3% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3%, 72.7%, and 70.7%.

Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building also stands out for its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 13.66% to 14.65% over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has maintained a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.2 to 15.7 over the past three school years, indicating a more personalized learning environment. When compared to nearby schools, such as Cunningham School and Lincoln Elementary School in the Waterloo Community School District, Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building stands out as a high-performing institution with a strong track record of excellence.


Detail:

Public K-5

 530 Lincoln
       Denver, IA  50622


(319) 984-5611

District: Denver Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,205 Help


Students who attend Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building usually attend:

Middle:    Denver Middle School
High:    Denver Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.0%
Two or more races:
1.5%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building ranks better than 99.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), two or more races (1.5%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building employs 29.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building is $11,205.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Denver Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Denver Community School District 1st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 65.19 213th 626 66.0%
2013 65.56 210th 624 66.3%
2014 80.40 61st 603 89.9%
2015 83.93 30th 616 95.1%
2016 77.28 95th 599 84.1%
2017 86.39 22nd 574 96.2%
2018 85.11 37th 567 93.5%
2019 85.09 53rd 603 91.2%
2021 90.44 18th 567 96.8%
2022 92.05 10th 574 98.3%
2023 95.13 2nd 565 99.6%
2024 93.71 2nd 557 99.6%
See the entire list of Iowa Elementary School Rankings!

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

Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2006 154 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2007 140 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2008 151 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2009 160 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2010 154 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 159
2011 157 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 160
2012 337 6 2 4 0 0 1 0 350
2013 345 3 1 4 0 1 1 0 355
2014 343 3 1 5 0 0 0 0 352
2015 325 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 333
2016 347 4 2 4 0 0 0 0 357
2017 340 2 3 4 0 0 1 0 350
2018 368 1 3 6 0 0 1 0 379
2019 388 1 3 5 0 0 2 0 399
2020 410 1 3 4 0 0 1 0 419
2021 424 2 2 4 0 0 5 0 437
2022 439 0 1 6 0 0 8 0 454
2023 453 0 1 6 0 0 7 0 467

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 Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 182 13.6 13.4 16.5
2006 157 11.7 13.4 17.2
2007 141 11.3 12.5 9.9
2008 154 10.4 14.8 11
2009 164 10.5 15.6 7.9
2010 159 10.7 14.8 8.2
2011 160 8.6 18.4 14.4
2012 350 21.3 16.4 13.7
2013 355 24.1 14.6 17.5
2014 352 22.6 15.5 17
2015 333 21.0 15.8 15.3
2016 357 20.0 17.8 19.6
2017 350 21.6 16.2 14.6
2018 379 24.9 15.1 11.6
2019 399 24.8 16.0 14.3
2020 419 25.8 16.2 13.8
2021 437 28.7 15.2 14.6
2022 454 29.7 15.2 13.7
2023 467 29.7 15.7 14.6

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 Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 182 13.6 13.4 16.5
2006 157 11.7 13.4 17.2
2007 141 11.3 12.5 9.9
2008 154 10.4 14.8 11
2009 164 10.5 15.6 7.9
2010 159 10.7 14.8 8.2
2011 160 8.6 18.4 14.4
2012 350 21.3 16.4 13.7
2013 355 24.1 14.6 17.5
2014 352 22.6 15.5 17
2015 333 21.0 15.8 15.3
2016 357 20.0 17.8 19.6
2017 350 21.6 16.2 14.6
2018 379 24.9 15.1 11.6
2019 399 24.8 16.0 14.3
2020 419 25.8 16.2 13.8
2021 437 28.7 15.2 14.6
2022 454 29.7 15.2 13.7
2023 467 29.7 15.7 14.6

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 Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $377 (3.4%) $10,829 (96.6%) $11,205

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building

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 53rd of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 2nd of 565 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building)82.491.4
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Denver Community School District)82.491.4
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building)82.497.5
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Denver Community School District)82.497.5
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building)76.394.5
 18.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Community School District)76.394.5
 18.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building)91.794.5
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Denver Community School District)91.794.5
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building)88.598.8
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Community School District)88.598.8
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building)98.497.6
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Denver Community School District)98.497.6
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students399467
 17%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White388453
 16.8%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.3%14.6%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building

Yes! Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools.

Students at Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building are 97% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 467 students attended Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building.

Students who attend Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building usually go on to attend:

Middle : Denver Middle School
High : Denver Senior High School


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