H-L-V Elementary School

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H-L-V Elementary School ranks 337 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

H-L-V Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Victor, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 163 students. The school is part of the H-L-V Community School District, which is ranked 230 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

H-L-V Elementary has shown mixed performance on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests. While the school has outperformed the state average in some grade levels and subjects, it has also underperformed in others. For example, in 2023-2024, 6th-grade English Language Arts scores were 87% proficient or better, well above the state average of 74.5%, but 5th-grade Science scores were only 50% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 59.6%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 123 out of 603 Iowa elementary schools in 2013-2014 (4 stars) to 446 out of 557 in 2023-2024 (2 stars). This inconsistent performance is notable compared to the more stable rankings of nearby schools like Montezuma Elementary and Mary Welsh Elementary.

H-L-V Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 24.46% to 30.46% over the past three years. This is lower than the rates of several nearby schools, which could indicate a more affluent student population. When comparing H-L-V Elementary to the surrounding schools, some interesting patterns emerge. For example, Keystone Elementary and Montezuma Elementary consistently outperform H-L-V on test scores and have higher statewide rankings, despite serving similar rural communities. This suggests that factors beyond just demographics may be contributing to the academic performance of these schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

402 5th St.
Victor, IA 52347

(319) 647-2161

District: H-L-V Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
337^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,337

Students who attend H-L-V Elementary School usually attend:

High:

H-L-V Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 160

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Two or more races:

2.5%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details H-L-V Elementary School ranks worse than 60.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.17. (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 (95.6%), two or more races (2.5%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at H-L-V Elementary School is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare H-L-V Elementary School employs 14.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at H-L-V Elementary School is $11,337.

Schooldigger Rankings:

H-L-V Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

H-L-V Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks H-L-V Community School District 230^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for H-L-V Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	54.66	338^th	626	46.0%
2013	73.35	111^th	624	82.2%
2014	73.55	123^rd	603	79.6%
2015	63.41	256^th	616	58.4%
2016	50.27	369^th	599	38.4%
2017	57.26	294^th	574	48.8%
2018	64.75	215^th	567	62.1%
2019	48.29	349^th	603	42.1%
2021	35.59	411^th	567	27.5%
2022	45.20	360^th	574	37.3%
2023	56.99	268^th	565	52.6%
2024	49.17	337^th	557	39.5%

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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 H-L-V Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	221	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
1989	251	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
1990	233	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1991	247	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1992	233	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1993	219	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
1994	244	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
1995	233	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
1996	233	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
1997	235	2	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	244
1998	216	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
1999	225	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2000	231	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	-12	222
2001	258	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
2002	250	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2003	250	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2004	239	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2005	224	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2006	171	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
2007	170	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2008	177	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
2009	164	6	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	172
2010	166	5	1	2	0	0	3	0	177
2011	202	2	0	2	0	0	1	0	207
2012	206	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	210
2013	215	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	218
2014	222	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	226
2015	215	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	218
2016	226	2	0	3	0	0	1	0	232
2017	203	2	0	5	0	0	0	0	210
2018	195	2	0	4	0	0	6	0	207
2019	193	2	0	3	0	0	6	0	204
2020	177	3	0	4	0	0	3	0	187
2021	170	7	1	4	0	0	2	0	184
2022	162	4	1	4	0	0	3	0	174
2023	157	2	0	1	0	0	3	0	163
2024	153	2	0	1	0	0	4	0	160

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at H-L-V Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	222	15.1	14.7	n/a
1989	253	15.4	16.4	0
1990	233	16.6	14.0	0
1991	248	18.4	13.4	10.5
1992	234	17.0	13.7	9
1993	219	16.4	13.4	9.1
1994	244	17.3	14.1	10.2
1995	238	17.9	13.3	12.2
1996	238	17.9	13.3	12.2
1997	244	17.7	13.8	10.7
1998	221	17.4	12.7	8.1
1999	230	18.8	12.2	20
2000	222	18.4	12.1	12
2001	260	16.5	15.8	11.2
2002	253	15.6	16.2	17.4
2003	253	15.6	16.2	17.4
2004	244	16.0	15.3	16
2005	226	16.3	13.9	17.7
2006	173	15.9	10.9	20.2
2007	172	14.4	11.9	14.5
2008	182	14.1	12.9	30.8
2009	172	13.7	12.6	27.3
2010	177	13.7	12.9	20.3
2011	207	13.0	15.9	29.5
2012	210	12.1	17.2	23.3
2013	218	12.1	17.9	31.7
2014	226	11.2	20.0	23
2015	218	11.0	19.8	19.7
2016	232	14.0	16.5	15.5
2017	210	14.2	14.6	15.7
2018	207	13.4	15.4	13
2019	204	14.6	13.9	42.6
2020	187	14.1	13.2	33.2
2021	184	14.1	13.0	24.5
2022	174	12.1	14.3	30.5
2023	163	13.6	11.9	25.2
2024	160	14.5	10.9	36.9

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 H-L-V Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	222	15.1	14.7	n/a
1989	253	15.4	16.4	0
1990	233	16.6	14.0	0
1991	248	18.4	13.4	10.5
1992	234	17.0	13.7	9
1993	219	16.4	13.4	9.1
1994	244	17.3	14.1	10.2
1995	238	17.9	13.3	12.2
1996	238	17.9	13.3	12.2
1997	244	17.7	13.8	10.7
1998	221	17.4	12.7	8.1
1999	230	18.8	12.2	20
2000	222	18.4	12.1	12
2001	260	16.5	15.8	11.2
2002	253	15.6	16.2	17.4
2003	253	15.6	16.2	17.4
2004	244	16.0	15.3	16
2005	226	16.3	13.9	17.7
2006	173	15.9	10.9	20.2
2007	172	14.4	11.9	14.5
2008	182	14.1	12.9	30.8
2009	172	13.7	12.6	27.3
2010	177	13.7	12.9	20.3
2011	207	13.0	15.9	29.5
2012	210	12.1	17.2	23.3
2013	218	12.1	17.9	31.7
2014	226	11.2	20.0	23
2015	218	11.0	19.8	19.7
2016	232	14.0	16.5	15.5
2017	210	14.2	14.6	15.7
2018	207	13.4	15.4	13
2019	204	14.6	13.9	42.6
2020	187	14.1	13.2	33.2
2021	184	14.1	13.0	24.5
2022	174	12.1	14.3	30.5
2023	163	13.6	11.9	25.2
2024	160	14.5	10.9	36.9

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 H-L-V Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$527 (4.6%)	$10,811 (95.4%)	$11,337

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on H-L-V Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 349^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 268^th of 565 Elementary schools	10.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (H-L-V Elementary School)	60	89.5	29.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (H-L-V Community School District)	60	89.5	29.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (H-L-V Elementary School)	46.7	94.7	48%
3rd Grade Mathematics (H-L-V Community School District)	46.7	94.7	48%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (H-L-V Elementary School)	72	65.5	6.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (H-L-V Community School District)	72	65.5	6.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (H-L-V Elementary School)	64	55.2	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (H-L-V Community School District)	64	55.2	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (H-L-V Elementary School)	82.1	78.3	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (H-L-V Community School District)	82.1	78.3	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (H-L-V Elementary School)	71.4	87	15.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (H-L-V Community School District)	71.4	87	15.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (H-L-V Elementary School)	85	77.8	7.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (H-L-V Community School District)	85	77.8	7.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (H-L-V Elementary School)	70	61.1	8.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (H-L-V Community School District)	70	61.1	8.9%
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	204	163	20.1%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	193	157	18.7%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.6%	25.2%	17.5%

Schools Near H-L-V 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
H-L-V Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	402 5th St.	Victor	52347	Iowa County	H-L-V Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 647-2161	160	15	10.9	36.9%	153 (95.6%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	49.2	337^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.5%		57	268^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.6%	69	58.8	78.9	60.7	87.0	82.4	78.9	57.1	78.3	50.0	$11,337	$527	$10,811
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1090 Jackson Street	Brooklyn	52211	Poweshiek County	Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 522-9268	311	24	12.8	34.4%	286 (92.0%)	3 (1.0%)	18 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	61.5	233^rd of 557 public elementary schools	58.2%		72.5	144^th of 565 public elementary schools	74.5%	89	63.9	90.2	71.0	88.4	72.2	74.5	67.7	83.7	51.6	$12,000	$294	$11,706
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	707 7th St	Belle Plaine	52208	Benton County	Belle Plaine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 444-3002	287	17	17.3	48.8%	249 (86.8%)	2 (0.7%)	18 (6.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.6%)	57.4	278^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.1%		60.9	236^th of 565 public elementary schools	58.2%	42	41.7	69.0	87.5	94.7	50.0	69.0	78.1	89.5	71.9	$13,593	$495	$13,099
Iowa Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	151 E May	Marengo	52301	Iowa County	Iowa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 642-3812	324	19	16.8	45.7%	296 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.8%)	60.6	246^th of 557 public elementary schools	55.8%		68.6	178^th of 565 public elementary schools	68.5%	68	52.8	93.9	87.9	63.6	77.8	75.8	78.8	75.0	84.8	$11,465	$822	$10,643
Mary Welsh Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2383 Raider Drive	Williamsburg	52361	Iowa County	Williamsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 668-2301	647	45	14.4	26.0%	549 (84.9%)	5 (0.8%)	54 (8.3%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.3%)	61.1	240^th of 557 public elementary schools	56.9%		73.2	133^rd of 565 public elementary schools	76.5%	107	76.9	78.9	67.1	77.5	81.5	86.7	67.1	85.3	51.2	$12,242	$671	$11,571
Montezuma Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	504 North 4th Street	Montezuma	50171	Poweshiek County	Montezuma Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 623-5129	229	20	11.6	40.6%	218 (95.2%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	75.7	107^th of 557 public elementary schools	80.8%		83.3	52^nd of 565 public elementary schools	90.8%	55	86.4	95.5	76.3		77.3	100.0	86.8		59.5	$12,306	$525	$11,781
English Valleys Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	211 S College St	North English	52316	Iowa County	English Valleys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 664-3638	205	15	13.3	44.4%	184 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	48.9	344^th of 557 public elementary schools	38.2%		57.2	266^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.9%	78	71.4	80.0	71.9		78.6	60.0	53.1		59.4	$16,040	$854	$15,186
Tri-County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3003 Hwy 22	Thornburg	50255	Keokuk County	Tri-County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 634-2632	106	7	15.7	61.3%	99 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	28.6	446^th of 557 public elementary schools	19.9%		24	467^th of 565 public elementary schools	17.3%	21	46.7			60.0	60.0			90.0		$10,514	$762	$9,751
Keystone Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	280 4th St	Keystone	52249	Benton County	Benton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 442-3221	173	12	14.5	35.3%	151 (87.3%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.6%)								(n/a)	82.8				96.6					$13,632	$554	$13,078

Frequently Asked Questions about H-L-V Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of H-L-V Elementary School?

Students at H-L-V Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is H-L-V Elementary School a good school?

H-L-V Elementary School ranks 337^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is H-L-V Elementary School in?

H-L-V Community School District

How many students attend H-L-V Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 160 students attended H-L-V Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of H-L-V Elementary School attend?

Students who attend H-L-V Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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