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:
34th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,350 Help


Students who attend Dike Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  312

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Two or more races:
3.2%
Hispanic:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dike Elementary School ranks better than 93.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), two or more races (3.2%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dike Elementary School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 10th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2012 74.34 105th 626 83.2%
2013 69.88 154th 624 75.3%
2014 65.05 229th 603 62.0%
2015 77.97 85th 616 86.2%
2016 82.25 49th 599 91.8%
2017 69.97 180th 574 68.6%
2018 77.30 92nd 567 83.8%
2019 80.13 96th 603 84.1%
2021 82.61 68th 567 88.0%
2022 79.60 82nd 574 85.7%
2023 78.13 101st 565 82.1%
2024 85.19 34th 557 93.9%
See the entire list of Iowa Elementary School Rankings!

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

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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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 96th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 101st 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)86.884.9
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dike-New Hartford Community School District)86.884.9
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dike Elementary School)91.587.7
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dike-New Hartford Community School District)91.587.7
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dike Elementary School)83.989.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dike-New Hartford Community School District)83.989.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dike Elementary School)7372.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dike-New Hartford Community School District)7372.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students312312
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White295293
 0.7%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.2%16.7%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dike Elementary School

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

Students at Dike Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 312 students attended Dike Elementary School.


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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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