Dike Elementary School

Summary:

Dike Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 312 students in grades PK-4 in the Dike-New Hartford Community School District in Dike, Iowa. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 34 out of 557 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dike Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 90.6% of 3rd graders and 93.2% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 72.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, 87.5% of 3rd graders and 82.4% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3% and 72.7%. This consistent high performance suggests that the school is providing a quality education and effectively supporting student learning.

While Dike Elementary School outperforms the state averages, it is interesting to note that some of the nearby schools, such as Grundy Center Elementary and Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance. This suggests that the Dike-New Hartford Community School District and the surrounding areas have a strong focus on education and are providing high-quality learning opportunities for their students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

330 Main St
Dike, IA 50624

(319) 989-2487

District: Dike-New Hartford Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,350

Students who attend Dike Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dike-New Hartford Junior High School
High:	Dike-New Hartford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 302

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Two or more races:

4.3%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dike Elementary School ranks better than 93.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.19. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), two or more races (4.3%), African American (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dike Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Dike Elementary School employs 21.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dike Elementary School is $13,350.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Dike-New Hartford Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dike-New Hartford Community School District 10^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dike Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	74.34	105^th	626	83.2%
2013	69.88	154^th	624	75.3%
2014	65.05	229^th	603	62.0%
2015	77.97	85^th	616	86.2%
2016	82.25	49^th	599	91.8%
2017	69.97	180^th	574	68.6%
2018	77.30	92^nd	567	83.8%
2019	80.13	96^th	603	84.1%
2021	82.61	68^th	567	88.0%
2022	79.60	82^nd	574	85.7%
2023	78.13	101^st	565	82.1%
2024	85.19	34^th	557	93.9%

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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 Dike Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	296	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
1989	288	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
1990	300	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1991	292	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
1992	299	1	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	305
1993	298	1	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	308
1994	290	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	295
1995	288	0	6	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	298
1996	288	0	6	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	298
1997	292	1	6	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	304
1998	273	1	4	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	283
1999	286	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2000	282	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	-20	267
2001	248	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2002	237	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2003	237	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2004	227	3	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	234
2005	217	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	223
2006	226	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2007	232	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2008	202	8	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
2009	212	8	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2010	211	0	2	3	0	0	5	0	221
2011	295	3	0	2	1	0	4	0	305
2012	298	2	2	0	0	0	8	0	310
2013	312	2	1	0	0	0	7	0	322
2014	294	3	3	0	0	0	7	0	307
2015	301	0	3	1	0	0	6	0	311
2016	336	2	1	5	0	0	6	0	350
2017	318	1	1	6	0	0	8	0	334
2018	296	2	1	6	0	0	6	0	311
2019	295	2	1	7	0	0	7	0	312
2020	307	0	0	6	0	0	9	0	322
2021	297	3	0	5	0	0	7	0	312
2022	299	1	0	5	0	0	9	0	314
2023	293	3	0	6	0	0	10	0	312
2024	284	3	0	2	0	0	13	0	302

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 Dike Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	299	16.7	17.9	n/a
1989	289	19.6	14.7	7.6
1990	302	19.5	15.4	0
1991	294	19.5	15.0	8.8
1992	305	20.0	15.2	11.5
1993	308	18.5	16.6	14.3
1994	295	16.6	17.8	13.6
1995	298	21.9	13.6	10.4
1996	298	21.9	13.6	10.4
1997	304	21.9	13.9	10.5
1998	283	20.9	13.5	11.7
1999	292	21.9	13.3	16.8
2000	267	20.0	13.4	14.6
2001	252	13.0	19.4	20.2
2002	242	17.7	13.7	16.1
2003	242	17.7	13.7	16.1
2004	234	16.9	13.8	18.8
2005	223	15.8	14.1	16.6
2006	229	15.6	14.7	14.8
2007	239	15.6	15.3	15.1
2008	214	14.8	14.5	16.8
2009	226	14.8	15.3	15.9
2010	221	17.8	12.4	17.2
2011	305	14.5	21.0	16.7
2012	310	15.3	20.1	16.5
2013	322	16.8	19.1	18.3
2014	307	18.0	16.9	21.5
2015	311	19.0	16.3	23.5
2016	350	20.0	17.5	21.4
2017	334	20.6	16.1	20.4
2018	311	20.3	15.2	16.4
2019	312	21.1	14.7	19.2
2020	322	21.1	15.2	18.6
2021	312	21.0	14.8	18.3
2022	314	21.4	14.6	16.9
2023	312	21.4	14.5	16.7
2024	302	21.2	14.1	18.2

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 Dike Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	299	16.7	17.9	n/a
1989	289	19.6	14.7	7.6
1990	302	19.5	15.4	0
1991	294	19.5	15.0	8.8
1992	305	20.0	15.2	11.5
1993	308	18.5	16.6	14.3
1994	295	16.6	17.8	13.6
1995	298	21.9	13.6	10.4
1996	298	21.9	13.6	10.4
1997	304	21.9	13.9	10.5
1998	283	20.9	13.5	11.7
1999	292	21.9	13.3	16.8
2000	267	20.0	13.4	14.6
2001	252	13.0	19.4	20.2
2002	242	17.7	13.7	16.1
2003	242	17.7	13.7	16.1
2004	234	16.9	13.8	18.8
2005	223	15.8	14.1	16.6
2006	229	15.6	14.7	14.8
2007	239	15.6	15.3	15.1
2008	214	14.8	14.5	16.8
2009	226	14.8	15.3	15.9
2010	221	17.8	12.4	17.2
2011	305	14.5	21.0	16.7
2012	310	15.3	20.1	16.5
2013	322	16.8	19.1	18.3
2014	307	18.0	16.9	21.5
2015	311	19.0	16.3	23.5
2016	350	20.0	17.5	21.4
2017	334	20.6	16.1	20.4
2018	311	20.3	15.2	16.4
2019	312	21.1	14.7	19.2
2020	322	21.1	15.2	18.6
2021	312	21.0	14.8	18.3
2022	314	21.4	14.6	16.9
2023	312	21.4	14.5	16.7
2024	302	21.2	14.1	18.2

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 Dike Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$353 (2.6%)	$12,997 (97.4%)	$13,350

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dike Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 96^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 101^st of 565 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dike Elementary School)	86.8	84.9	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dike-New Hartford Community School District)	86.8	84.9	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dike Elementary School)	91.5	87.7	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dike-New Hartford Community School District)	91.5	87.7	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dike Elementary School)	83.9	89.7	5.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dike-New Hartford Community School District)	83.9	89.7	5.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dike Elementary School)	73	72.4	0.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dike-New Hartford Community School District)	73	72.4	0.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	312	312
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	295	293	0.7%
Two or More Races	7	10	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.2%	16.7%	2.6%

Schools Near Dike 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
Dike Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	330 Main St	Dike	50624	Grundy County	Dike-New Hartford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 989-2487	302	21	14.1	18.2%	284 (94.0%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	85.2	34^th of 557 public elementary schools	93.9%		78.1	101^st of 565 public elementary schools	82.1%	67	90.6	93.2			87.5	82.4				$13,350	$353	$12,997
New Hartford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	508 Beaver	New Hartford	50660	Butler County	Dike-New Hartford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 983-2206	151	11	13.3	21.2%	141 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)										$12,915	$575	$12,340
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2526 Ashworth Drive	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2901	475	28	17.1	8.6%	419 (88.2%)	6 (1.3%)	6 (1.3%)	21 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.4%)	91.5	7^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.7%		89.2	15^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.3%	8	87.1	93.1	95.9	93.5	90.0	94.4	95.9	88.7	87.8	$10,912	$517	$10,395
Helen A Hansen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	616 Holmes Dr	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2775	565	34	16.7	17.0%	470 (83.2%)	20 (3.5%)	12 (2.1%)	21 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.3%)	85.7	30^th of 557 public elementary schools	94.6%		87.7	23^rd of 565 public elementary schools	95.9%	7	86.0	87.7	85.7	90.8	87.2	81.5	82.9	96.1	81.9	$10,408	$395	$10,013
Hudson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	136 S Washington	Hudson	50643	Black Hawk County	Hudson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 988-3239	526	31	17.1	20.3%	467 (88.8%)	4 (0.8%)	35 (6.7%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	71.4	147^th of 557 public elementary schools	73.6%		75.1	115^th of 565 public elementary schools	79.6%	32	59.7	80.0	83.1	97.0	67.7	81.8	80.0	95.5	72.3	$11,440	$422	$11,019
Southdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	627 Orchard Dr	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2900	562	38	14.8	24.0%	447 (79.5%)	23 (4.1%)	20 (3.6%)	41 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.2%)	73.9	119^th of 557 public elementary schools	78.6%		80.8	72^nd of 565 public elementary schools	87.3%	47	81.8	91.2	87.1	74.3	89.1	77.9	81.4	75.7	71.4	$11,540	$473	$11,067
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	321 8th Street	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 553-2950	448	33	13.5	49.3%	356 (79.5%)	30 (6.7%)	19 (4.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	35 (7.8%)	69.7	166^th of 557 public elementary schools	70.2%		63.8	212^th of 565 public elementary schools	62.5%	46	77.8	86.8	74.2	79.7	81.0	81.1	72.6	79.7	71.0	$13,045	$435	$12,609
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Cedar Street	Reinbeck	50669	Grundy County	Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 345-2822	257	18	14.3	29.6%	243 (94.6%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	55.6	296^th of 557 public elementary schools	46.9%		55.7	280^th of 565 public elementary schools	50.4%	16	46.2	78.6	71.0	90.9	76.9	82.1	77.4	78.8	48.4	$13,873	$720	$13,154
Grundy Center Elementary School	Public	K-4	903 9th St	Grundy Center	50638	Grundy County	Grundy Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 825-5461	278	22	12.6	28.8%	252 (90.6%)	3 (1.1%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	81.1	62^nd of 557 public elementary schools	88.9%		71.2	154^th of 565 public elementary schools	72.7%	92	73.7	92.0			91.2	82.0				$12,839	$576	$12,263
Orchard Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3909 Rownd St	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2465	452	34	13.3	33.6%	342 (75.7%)	8 (1.8%)	21 (4.6%)	24 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.3%)	41 (9.1%)	64.3	206^th of 557 public elementary schools	63.0%		66.9	184^th of 565 public elementary schools	67.4%	22	68.0	75.0	82.0	78.4	94.0	81.7	72.0	70.6	62.0	$12,775	$396	$12,378

Frequently Asked Questions about Dike Elementary School

How many students attend Dike Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 302 students attended Dike Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Dike Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Dike-New Hartford Junior High School
High : Dike-New Hartford High School

What district is Dike Elementary School in?

Dike-New Hartford Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Dike Elementary School?

Students at Dike Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races.

Is Dike Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Dike Elementary School ranks in the top 6.1% of Iowa elementary schools.

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