Fremont-Mills Elementary School

Q: Is Fremont-Mills Elementary School a good school?

Fremont-Mills Elementary School ranks 354 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fremont-Mills Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tabor, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 261 students. The school is part of the Fremont-Mills Community School District, which is ranked 117 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fremont-Mills Elementary School has generally performed well on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests, with several grade levels exceeding the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 97.1% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 74.5%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 16.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, the school's performance has been somewhat variable over the years, and it faces competition from nearby schools like Marnie Simons Elementary School, which had higher proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th grade ELA and Mathematics in 2023-2024.

Fremont-Mills Elementary School's spending per student in 2018-2019 was $12,355, which is lower than the nearby schools, such as Marnie Simons Elementary ($25,291) and Shenandoah Elementary ($12,333). The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated over the years, ranging from 108 out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2021-2022 (rated 4 stars) to 354 out of 557 in 2023-2024 (rated 2 stars), suggesting that its performance may be variable compared to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1114 US Hwy 275
Tabor, IA 51653-0310

(712) 629-6555

District: Fremont-Mills Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
354^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,355

Students who attend Fremont-Mills Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Fremont-Mills Middle And Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 261

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Hispanic:

4.2%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fremont-Mills Elementary School ranks worse than 63.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.21. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fremont-Mills Elementary School is $12,355.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fremont-Mills Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fremont-Mills Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fremont-Mills Community School District 117^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fremont-Mills Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	53.94	346^th	626	44.7%
2013	56.57	313^th	624	49.8%
2014	57.94	302^nd	603	49.9%
2015	58.13	297^th	616	51.8%
2016	58.98	293^rd	599	51.1%
2017	45.24	385^th	574	32.9%
2018	60.74	256^th	567	54.9%
2019	55.37	296^th	603	50.9%
2021	64.29	204^th	567	64.0%
2022	76.28	108^th	574	81.2%
2023	66.56	191^st	565	66.2%
2024	46.21	354^th	557	36.4%

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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 Fremont-Mills Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	245	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1989	237	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
1990	248	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1991	245	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1992	214	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1993	210	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
1994	208	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1995	205	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
1996	205	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
1997	184	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
1998	194	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
1999	207	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2000	235	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-20	215
2001	241	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
2002	199	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	201
2003	199	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	201
2004	196	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2005	198	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2006	221	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
2007	221	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
2008	262	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2009	226	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2010	189	2	0	4	0	0	4	0	199
2011	214	1	0	6	0	0	8	0	229
2012	250	0	0	9	0	0	8	0	267
2013	264	1	0	13	0	0	8	0	286
2014	286	4	0	12	0	0	5	0	307
2015	273	2	0	11	0	0	6	0	292
2016	272	1	0	12	0	1	4	0	290
2017	292	1	0	9	0	1	4	0	307
2018	304	1	0	8	0	1	5	0	319
2019	301	3	0	11	0	1	4	0	320
2020	291	3	0	14	0	1	4	0	313
2021	242	2	0	13	0	0	3	0	260
2022	268	2	0	12	0	0	1	0	283
2023	247	2	0	11	0	0	1	0	261

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 Fremont-Mills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	245	13.0	18.8	n/a
1989	237	1.3	182.3	22.8
1990	248	13.5	18.3	0
1991	245	13.5	18.1	18
1992	214	14.0	15.2	22
1993	212	13.5	15.7	21.2
1994	209	12.0	17.4	23.9
1995	205	13.0	15.8	18
1996	205	13.0	15.8	18
1997	184	13.0	14.2	20.7
1998	196	15.0	13.1	21.4
1999	207	15.0	13.8	37.2
2000	215	16.0	13.4	33.6
2001	241	16.0	15.1	29.5
2002	201	14.2	14.2	32.3
2003	201	14.2	14.2	32.3
2004	196	14.0	14.0	34.7
2005	198	14.6	13.6	37.4
2006	221	15.1	14.6	45.7
2007	223	17.9	12.5	37.7
2008	264	18.0	14.7	39.8
2009	234	18.2	12.9	45.7
2010	199	16.1	12.3	36.2
2011	229	13.0	17.6	38.9
2012	267	16.0	16.6	37.1
2013	286	16.1	17.6	34.3
2014	307	18.0	16.9	32.6
2015	292	17.0	17.1	31.2
2016	290	18.0	16.1	30.7
2017	307	18.3	16.7	30.3
2018	319	19.0	16.7	28.5
2019	320	19.5	16.3	36.6
2020	313	19.5	16.0	36.1
2021	260	18.6	13.9	33.8
2022	283	19.6	14.4	27.6
2023	261	16.2	16.1	40.2

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 Fremont-Mills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	245	13.0	18.8	n/a
1989	237	1.3	182.3	22.8
1990	248	13.5	18.3	0
1991	245	13.5	18.1	18
1992	214	14.0	15.2	22
1993	212	13.5	15.7	21.2
1994	209	12.0	17.4	23.9
1995	205	13.0	15.8	18
1996	205	13.0	15.8	18
1997	184	13.0	14.2	20.7
1998	196	15.0	13.1	21.4
1999	207	15.0	13.8	37.2
2000	215	16.0	13.4	33.6
2001	241	16.0	15.1	29.5
2002	201	14.2	14.2	32.3
2003	201	14.2	14.2	32.3
2004	196	14.0	14.0	34.7
2005	198	14.6	13.6	37.4
2006	221	15.1	14.6	45.7
2007	223	17.9	12.5	37.7
2008	264	18.0	14.7	39.8
2009	234	18.2	12.9	45.7
2010	199	16.1	12.3	36.2
2011	229	13.0	17.6	38.9
2012	267	16.0	16.6	37.1
2013	286	16.1	17.6	34.3
2014	307	18.0	16.9	32.6
2015	292	17.0	17.1	31.2
2016	290	18.0	16.1	30.7
2017	307	18.3	16.7	30.3
2018	319	19.0	16.7	28.5
2019	320	19.5	16.3	36.6
2020	313	19.5	16.0	36.1
2021	260	18.6	13.9	33.8
2022	283	19.6	14.4	27.6
2023	261	16.2	16.1	40.2

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 Fremont-Mills Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$289 (2.3%)	$12,067 (97.7%)	$12,355

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fremont-Mills Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 296^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 191^st of 565 Elementary schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fremont-Mills Elementary School)	56.8	61.5	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fremont-Mills Community School District)	56.8	61.5	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fremont-Mills Elementary School)	75.7	84.6	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fremont-Mills Community School District)	75.7	84.6	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont-Mills Elementary School)	64.9	73.1	8.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont-Mills Community School District)	64.9	73.1	8.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fremont-Mills Elementary School)	78.4	69.2	9.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fremont-Mills Community School District)	78.4	69.2	9.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont-Mills Elementary School)	56.4	74.3	17.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont-Mills Community School District)	56.4	74.3	17.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fremont-Mills Elementary School)	74.4	85.7	11.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fremont-Mills Community School District)	74.4	85.7	11.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont-Mills Elementary School)	82.5	90	7.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont-Mills Community School District)	82.5	90	7.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fremont-Mills Elementary School)	82.5	90	7.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fremont-Mills Community School District)	82.5	90	7.5%
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	320	261	18.4%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	11
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	301	247	17.9%
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.6%	40.2%	3.7%

Schools Near Fremont-Mills 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
Fremont-Mills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1114 US Hwy 275	Tabor	51653	Fremont County	Fremont-Mills Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 629-6555	261	16	16.1	40.2%	247 (94.6%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	46.2	354^th of 557 public elementary schools	36.4%		66.6	191^st of 565 public elementary schools	66.2%	163	40.6	74.1	65.4	97.1	65.6	81.5	65.4	71.4	50.0	$12,355	$289	$12,067
Sidney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1004 Illinois St	Sidney	51652	Fremont County	Sidney Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 374-2647	283	19	14.7	48.4%	251 (88.7%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)	57.7	272^nd of 557 public elementary schools	51.2%		61	235^th of 565 public elementary schools	58.4%	37	50.0	75.0	76.7	85.2	66.7	83.3	83.3	85.2	60.0	$14,138	$723	$13,416
West Elementary School	Public	3-5	707 Sharp St	Glenwood	51534	Mills County	Glenwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 527-4886	421	30	14.1	37.1%	386 (91.7%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	76.3	100^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.0%		86.8	29^th of 565 public elementary schools	94.9%	71	74.1	81.7	74.5		87.4	83.3	85.0		73.2	$12,649	$257	$12,392
Northeast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	901 N. Vine Street	Glenwood	51534	Mills County	Glenwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 527-4875	599	37	16.3	39.6%	550 (91.8%)	6 (1.0%)	31 (5.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)								(n/a)										$12,455	$257	$12,198
East Mills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	58962 380th St	Hastings	51540	Mills County	East Mills Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 624-8696	232	16	14.3	51.7%	214 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	49.9	331^st of 557 public elementary schools	40.6%		37.4	417^th of 565 public elementary schools	26.2%	86	72.0	59.3	75.0	63.6	80.0	77.8	78.6	66.7	60.7	$13,482	$675	$12,807
Marnie Simons Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 S St	Hamburg	51640	Fremont County	Hamburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 382-2017	99	9	11.0	67.7%	88 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	73.8	121^st of 557 public elementary schools	78.3%		60.2	246^th of 565 public elementary schools	56.5%	125	61.5	90.5	63.6		92.3	100.0	90.9		54.5	$25,291	$1,387	$23,904
Shenandoah Elementary School	Public	K-4	601 Dr. Creighton Circle	Shenandoah	51601	Page County	Shenandoah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 246-2520	375	27	13.6	38.9%	341 (90.9%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	63.6	217^th of 557 public elementary schools	61.0%		45.8	362^nd of 565 public elementary schools	35.9%	145	68.9	84.5			71.6	81.7				$12,333	$802	$11,531
Essex Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Forbes St	Essex	51638	Page County	Essex Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 379-3114	109	10	10.5	60.6%	102 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	18.1	478^th of 557 public elementary schools	14.2%		50.4	324^th of 565 public elementary schools	42.7%	154	39.1	28.6	53.8		56.5	50.0	69.2		61.5	$15,793	$829	$14,965

Frequently Asked Questions about Fremont-Mills Elementary School

How many students attend Fremont-Mills Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Fremont-Mills Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fremont-Mills Elementary School?

Students at Fremont-Mills Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

Is Fremont-Mills Elementary School a good school?

Fremont-Mills Elementary School ranks 354^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Fremont-Mills Elementary School in?

Fremont-Mills Community School District

What schools do graduates of Fremont-Mills Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fremont-Mills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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