Audubon Elementary School

Summary:

Audubon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dubuque, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 281 students. The school is part of the Dubuque Community School District, which is ranked 247 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Audubon Elementary consistently performs significantly below the Dubuque Community School District and the state of Iowa averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20-46.7% of Audubon students were proficient in English Language Arts and 20-40% were proficient in Mathematics, compared to 57.6-69.1% and 67.2-70% for the district, respectively. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.92% to 86.79% over the past three school years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Despite spending $20,533 per student, which is higher than the nearby schools, Audubon Elementary has not seen improved academic outcomes.

Audubon Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Iowa, with a statewide ranking between 550-612 out of 557-616 schools over the past 10 school years. In comparison, the nearby schools, such as Carver Elementary, Table Mound Elementary, and Bryant Elementary, significantly outperform Audubon Elementary in academic measures, despite being part of the same school district. This suggests that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources may be contributing to the underperformance of Audubon Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

605 Lincoln Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 552-3300

District: Dubuque Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
554^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,533

Students who attend Audubon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Thomas Jefferson Middle School
High:	Hempstead High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Number of students: 281

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.5%

African American:

32.0%

Two or more races:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Audubon Elementary School ranks worse than 99.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 11^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Dubuque Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.42. (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 Audubon Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Dubuque Community School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Audubon Elementary School is $20,533, which is the highest among 12 elementary schools in the Dubuque Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Dubuque Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dubuque Community School District 247^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Audubon Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	8.04	600^th	626	4.2%
2013	7.38	596^th	624	4.5%
2014	0.28	600^th	603	0.5%
2015	0.67	612^th	616	0.6%
2016	1.18	596^th	599	0.5%
2017	1.68	566^th	574	1.4%
2018	2.39	555^th	567	2.1%
2019	13.80	551^st	603	8.6%
2021	2.10	557^th	567	1.8%
2022	1.34	570^th	574	0.7%
2023	3.50	550^th	565	2.7%
2024	1.42	554^th	557	0.5%

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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 Audubon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	400	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
1989	366	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1990	348	4	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	355
1991	355	6	3	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	370
1992	367	6	3	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	382
1993	360	5	3	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	373
1994	348	2	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	357
1995	373	5	0	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	390
1996	373	5	0	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	390
1997	392	9	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	409
1998	378	8	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	394
1999	351	11	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	369
2000	368	15	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	-12	379
2001	354	11	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	371
2002	340	37	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2003	340	37	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2004	324	32	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2005	315	43	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
2006	275	47	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2007	250	74	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2008	213	60	9	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	292
2009	205	59	6	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	283
2010	200	81	8	13	5	1	3	0	311
2011	171	52	4	9	2	5	16	0	259
2012	182	60	2	7	0	11	28	0	290
2013	169	41	2	11	0	9	27	0	259
2014	167	78	2	4	0	13	26	0	290
2015	160	86	3	8	0	26	31	0	314
2016	142	66	2	16	0	30	33	0	289
2017	108	82	0	11	3	28	32	0	264
2018	100	75	2	14	1	33	31	0	256
2019	101	61	1	13	1	19	26	0	222
2020	97	77	1	12	1	14	28	0	230
2021	87	65	3	14	1	15	27	0	212
2022	93	77	3	14	1	16	30	0	234
2023	111	90	1	12	0	22	45	0	281

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 Audubon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	404	25.8	15.6	36.1
1989	373	24.3	15.3	36.7
1990	355	24.7	14.3	37.5
1991	370	25.7	14.3	41.6
1992	382	28.0	13.6	45.8
1993	373	26.3	14.2	46.9
1994	357	26.8	13.3	49.6
1995	390	25.9	15.1	47.2
1996	390	25.9	15.1	47.2
1997	409	29.4	13.9	47.4
1998	394	34.1	11.6	51
1999	369	29.5	12.5	65.9
2000	379	31.0	12.2	60.1
2001	371	31.3	11.9	59.3
2002	389	32.5	12.0	65.8
2003	389	32.5	12.0	65.8
2004	368	35.4	10.4	64.4
2005	370	36.0	10.3	73
2006	337	33.4	10.1	76
2007	342	34.4	9.9	79.2
2008	292	34.7	8.4	78.1
2009	283	33.3	8.5	83.7
2010	311	34.3	9.0	87.5
2011	259	30.0	8.6	81.9
2012	290	31.0	9.3	79.7
2013	259	30.0	8.6	84.9
2014	290	30.5	9.5	83.4
2015	314	32.0	9.8	83.8
2016	289	32.0	9.0	84.8
2017	264	33.2	7.9	76.1
2018	256	29.6	8.6	70.3
2019	222	30.8	7.2	79.7
2020	230	30.8	7.4	78.3
2021	212	29.8	7.1	86.8
2022	234	27.8	8.4	76.9
2023	281	31.9	8.8	77.2

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 Audubon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	404	25.8	15.6	36.1
1989	373	24.3	15.3	36.7
1990	355	24.7	14.3	37.5
1991	370	25.7	14.3	41.6
1992	382	28.0	13.6	45.8
1993	373	26.3	14.2	46.9
1994	357	26.8	13.3	49.6
1995	390	25.9	15.1	47.2
1996	390	25.9	15.1	47.2
1997	409	29.4	13.9	47.4
1998	394	34.1	11.6	51
1999	369	29.5	12.5	65.9
2000	379	31.0	12.2	60.1
2001	371	31.3	11.9	59.3
2002	389	32.5	12.0	65.8
2003	389	32.5	12.0	65.8
2004	368	35.4	10.4	64.4
2005	370	36.0	10.3	73
2006	337	33.4	10.1	76
2007	342	34.4	9.9	79.2
2008	292	34.7	8.4	78.1
2009	283	33.3	8.5	83.7
2010	311	34.3	9.0	87.5
2011	259	30.0	8.6	81.9
2012	290	31.0	9.3	79.7
2013	259	30.0	8.6	84.9
2014	290	30.5	9.5	83.4
2015	314	32.0	9.8	83.8
2016	289	32.0	9.0	84.8
2017	264	33.2	7.9	76.1
2018	256	29.6	8.6	70.3
2019	222	30.8	7.2	79.7
2020	230	30.8	7.4	78.3
2021	212	29.8	7.1	86.8
2022	234	27.8	8.4	76.9
2023	281	31.9	8.8	77.2

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 Audubon Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,785 (13.6%)	$17,748 (86.4%)	$20,533

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Audubon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 551^st of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 550^th of 565 Elementary schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Audubon Elementary School)	38.7	34.6	4.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dubuque Community School District)	62.5	57.5	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Audubon Elementary School)	38.7	53.8	15.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dubuque Community School District)	72.3	70.5	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Audubon Elementary School)	61.5	30.4	31.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dubuque Community School District)	69.5	70.6	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Audubon Elementary School)	50	21.7	28.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dubuque Community School District)	73.2	70.7	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Audubon Elementary School)	52.6	46.7	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dubuque Community School District)	65.6	62.8	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Audubon Elementary School)	57.9	36.7	21.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dubuque Community School District)	71.1	65.4	5.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	222	281	26.6%
African American	61	90	47.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	13	12	7.7%
Pacific Islander	19	22	15.8%
White	101	111	9.9%
Two or More Races	26	45	73.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.7%	77.2%	2.5%

Schools Near Audubon 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Audubon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 Lincoln Ave	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 552-3300	281	32	8.8	77.2%	111 (39.5%)	90 (32.0%)	12 (4.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.8%)	45 (16.0%)	1.4	554^th of 557 public elementary schools	0.5%		3.5	550^th of 565 public elementary schools	2.7%	4	20.0	46.7	29.5	30.0	40.0	40.0	20.0	$20,533	$2,785	$17,748
Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 Rhomberg Ave	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 552-4100	330	29	11.4	62.1%	235 (71.2%)	23 (7.0%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	43 (13.0%)	20.8	469^th of 557 public elementary schools	15.8%		14.4	508^th of 565 public elementary schools	10.1%	39	43.4	52.7	59.5	50.9	54.5	61.9	64.3	$16,047	$1,634	$14,413
Prescott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1151 White St	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 552-4200	370	45	8.2	76.5%	121 (32.7%)	140 (37.8%)	17 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.3%)	63 (17.0%)	0.8	556^th of 557 public elementary schools	0.2%		0.8	563^rd of 565 public elementary schools	0.4%	7	27.8	37.3	37.1	25.9	25.5	22.6	22.6	$17,357	$2,142	$15,215
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Nevada Street	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 552-4050	255	26	9.6	67.8%	101 (39.6%)	96 (37.6%)	8 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.3%)	34 (13.3%)	10.2	511^th of 557 public elementary schools	8.3%		10.6	523^rd of 565 public elementary schools	7.4%	12	45.2	55.6	44.4	52.4	48.1	50.0	44.4	$19,748	$2,216	$17,533
Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1280 Rush St	Dubuque	52003	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-3400	314	23	13.7	31.2%	258 (82.2%)	8 (2.5%)	23 (7.3%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	16 (5.1%)	82.7	53^rd of 557 public elementary schools	90.5%		82.9	58^th of 565 public elementary schools	89.7%	5	67.4	91.1	93.5	76.7	87.5	93.5	95.7	$13,688	$121	$13,567
Irving Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2520 Pennsylvania Ave	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-3800	418	34	12.3	42.6%	328 (78.5%)	21 (5.0%)	33 (7.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	30 (7.2%)	56.2	289^th of 557 public elementary schools	48.1%		47.6	349^th of 565 public elementary schools	38.2%	60	69.1	68.4	67.9	83.6	69.7	73.2	71.4	$14,709	$1,030	$13,678
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3170 Spring Valley Rd	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-3500	566	37	15.3	34.1%	477 (84.3%)	27 (4.8%)	16 (2.8%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	37 (6.5%)	63.1	223^rd of 557 public elementary schools	60.0%		64.2	210^th of 565 public elementary schools	62.8%	13	70.7	72.4	71.9	84.8	82.7	76.0	59.4	$13,730	$1,137	$12,593
Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3259 St Anne Dr	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-3700	303	24	12.7	46.9%	200 (66.0%)	26 (8.6%)	25 (8.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.2%)	15 (5.0%)	35.9	411^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.2%		27.9	451^st of 565 public elementary schools	20.2%	40	46.5	69.0	67.5	53.5	62.1	70.0	67.5	$13,704	$406	$13,298
John Kennedy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2135 Woodland	Dubuque	52002	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-3900	541	41	13.2	27.0%	456 (84.3%)	10 (1.8%)	26 (4.8%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.8%)	29 (5.4%)	71.7	145^th of 557 public elementary schools	74.0%		74.5	120^th of 565 public elementary schools	78.8%	25	69.2	84.4	76.1	75.8	88.9	80.4	71.7	$13,503	$730	$12,773
Table Mound Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Tower Dr	Dubuque	52003	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-4400	415	32	13.0	34.2%	382 (92.0%)	3 (0.7%)	10 (2.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.4%)	39.7	387^th of 557 public elementary schools	30.5%		55	284^th of 565 public elementary schools	49.7%	103	47.7	61.8	76.6	64.6	68.4	76.6	63.8	$14,016	$743	$13,273

Frequently Asked Questions about Audubon Elementary School

What district is Audubon Elementary School in?

Dubuque Community School District

How many students attend Audubon Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended Audubon Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Audubon Elementary School?

Students at Audubon Elementary School are 40% White, 32% African American, 16% Two or more races, 8% Pacific Islander, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Audubon Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Thomas Jefferson Middle School
High : Hempstead High School

Is Audubon Elementary School a good school?

Audubon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.5% of Iowa elementary schools.

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