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Marnie Simons Elementary School

Summary:

Marnie Simons Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hamburg, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 99 students. The school is part of the Hamburg Community School District, which is ranked 218 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marnie Simons Elementary School has shown strong performance in several academic areas, particularly in mathematics. In 2023-2024, the school had 92.3% of 3rd graders, 100% of 4th graders, and 90.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in ISASP Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. However, the school has also underperformed compared to the state averages in some subjects, such as English Language Arts, indicating a need to focus on improving its ELA instruction and outcomes. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.63% to 70.09% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Fremont-Mills Elementary (40.23%), Shenandoah Elementary (38.93%), and Sidney Elementary (48.41%).

Marnie Simons Elementary School has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past several years, ranging from 121 out of 557 Iowa elementary schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating) to 539 out of 616 in 2014-2015 (1-star rating). This suggests that the school's performance has been inconsistent, and it may be beneficial to investigate the factors contributing to these changes. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.5 to 11.5 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools. Given the proximity of Marnie Simons Elementary School to other schools in the region, there may be opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing to address common challenges and improve educational outcomes for all students in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 309 S St
       Hamburg, IA  51640

(712) 382-2017

District: Hamburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,291 Help


Students who attend Marnie Simons Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hamburg Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  99

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.9%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.7% Help


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Compare Details Marnie Simons Elementary School ranks better than 78.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.78. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marnie Simons Elementary School is $25,291.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hamburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamburg Community School District 218th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marnie Simons Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 24.34 550th 626 12.1%
2013 33.50 498th 624 20.2%
2014 16.65 536th 603 11.1%
2015 17.12 539th 616 12.5%
2016 39.52 442nd 599 26.2%
2017 64.52 231st 574 59.8%
2018 39.10 403rd 567 28.9%
2019 56.11 284th 603 52.9%
2021 49.10 320th 567 43.6%
2022 37.77 407th 574 29.1%
2023 60.15 246th 565 56.5%
2024 73.78 121st 557 78.3%
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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 Marnie Simons Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 189 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1989 191 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1990 165 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1991 181 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1992 197 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1993 179 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1994 181 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1995 201 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1996 201 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1997 211 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1998 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1999 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2000 183 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a -12 175
2001 167 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2002 176 1 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2003 176 1 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2004 158 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2005 148 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2006 141 0 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2007 159 0 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2008 145 2 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2009 158 3 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2010 153 4 0 16 0 0 0 0 173
2011 161 5 0 16 0 0 0 0 182
2012 145 8 1 8 0 0 0 0 162
2013 138 6 0 10 0 0 0 0 154
2014 143 5 0 10 1 0 0 0 159
2015 137 2 0 8 0 0 1 0 148
2016 182 2 0 13 0 0 2 0 199
2017 115 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 126
2018 87 0 1 7 0 0 3 0 98
2019 113 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 123
2020 115 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 126
2021 89 0 0 7 1 0 2 0 99
2022 93 0 0 7 0 0 7 0 107
2023 88 0 0 6 0 0 5 0 99

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 Marnie Simons Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 192 16.4 11.7 32.3
1989 195 1.7 114.7 38.5
1990 168 16.6 10.1 26.8
1991 184 16.6 11.0 31
1992 199 16.0 12.4 29.1
1993 181 16.6 10.9 35.9
1994 181 16.6 10.9 38.1
1995 204 17.0 12.0 37.3
1996 204 17.0 12.0 37.3
1997 215 15.1 14.2 42.8
1998 205 14.8 13.9 41
1999 177 11.1 15.9 51.4
2000 175 12.0 14.6 48.7
2001 171 11.5 14.9 50.3
2002 188 14.1 13.3 52.7
2003 188 14.1 13.3 52.7
2004 167 13.7 12.2 52.7
2005 155 12.0 12.9 49.7
2006 153 12.5 12.2 61.4
2007 173 12.5 13.8 53.2
2008 155 11.5 13.5 53.5
2009 179 12.8 14.0 54.7
2010 173 12.7 13.5 57.8
2011 182 10.7 16.9 58.2
2012 162 8.8 18.3 56.2
2013 154 10.3 14.9 61.7
2014 159 11.3 14.0 58.5
2015 148 11.0 13.4 59.5
2016 199 12.0 16.5 54.3
2017 126 11.8 10.6 62.7
2018 98 13.9 7.0 69.4
2019 123 11.7 10.4 71.5
2020 126 11.8 10.6 73
2021 99 10.4 9.5 62.6
2022 107 9.2 11.5 70.1
2023 99 8.9 11.0 67.7

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 Marnie Simons Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 192 16.4 11.7 32.3
1989 195 1.7 114.7 38.5
1990 168 16.6 10.1 26.8
1991 184 16.6 11.0 31
1992 199 16.0 12.4 29.1
1993 181 16.6 10.9 35.9
1994 181 16.6 10.9 38.1
1995 204 17.0 12.0 37.3
1996 204 17.0 12.0 37.3
1997 215 15.1 14.2 42.8
1998 205 14.8 13.9 41
1999 177 11.1 15.9 51.4
2000 175 12.0 14.6 48.7
2001 171 11.5 14.9 50.3
2002 188 14.1 13.3 52.7
2003 188 14.1 13.3 52.7
2004 167 13.7 12.2 52.7
2005 155 12.0 12.9 49.7
2006 153 12.5 12.2 61.4
2007 173 12.5 13.8 53.2
2008 155 11.5 13.5 53.5
2009 179 12.8 14.0 54.7
2010 173 12.7 13.5 57.8
2011 182 10.7 16.9 58.2
2012 162 8.8 18.3 56.2
2013 154 10.3 14.9 61.7
2014 159 11.3 14.0 58.5
2015 148 11.0 13.4 59.5
2016 199 12.0 16.5 54.3
2017 126 11.8 10.6 62.7
2018 98 13.9 7.0 69.4
2019 123 11.7 10.4 71.5
2020 126 11.8 10.6 73
2021 99 10.4 9.5 62.6
2022 107 9.2 11.5 70.1
2023 99 8.9 11.0 67.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marnie Simons Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,387 (5.5%) $23,904 (94.5%) $25,291

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marnie Simons 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 284th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 246th of 565 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marnie Simons Elementary School)6056.5
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marnie Simons Elementary School)7082.6
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marnie Simons Elementary School)91.780
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marnie Simons Elementary School)7560
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marnie Simons Elementary School)69.281.8
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marnie Simons Elementary School)76.990.9
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students12399
 19.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic96
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White11388
 22.1%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.5%67.7%
 3.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marnie Simons Elementary School

Students at Marnie Simons Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Marnie Simons Elementary School ranks 121st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 99 students attended Marnie Simons Elementary School.

Students who attend Marnie Simons Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hamburg Middle School


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