Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School

Q: Is Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School a good school?

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School ranks 82 nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Hartley, Iowa, with a student population of 270. The school is part of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District, which is ranked 81 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores for both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 82.9% of 3rd graders and 81.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 72.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school had 87.8% of 3rd graders and 81.3% of 4th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3% and 72.7%. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

While Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School has a predominantly White student population, with 81.11% of students identifying as White, some of the nearby schools, such as East Elementary and Fairview Park Elementary, have a more diverse student body with higher percentages of minority students. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 51.48% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average and indicates a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

400 3rd St NW
Hartley, IA 51346

(712) 928-2020

District: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
82^nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $32,082

Students who attend Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School
High:	Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 274

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.9%

Hispanic:

15.7%

African American:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School ranks better than 85.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.07. (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 (79.9%), Hispanic (15.7%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School is $32,082.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District 81^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	53.55	351^st	626	43.9%
2013	50.63	370^th	624	40.7%
2014	60.31	278^th	603	53.9%
2015	64.35	241^st	616	60.9%
2016	56.38	317^th	599	47.1%
2017	57.34	292^nd	574	49.1%
2018	41.27	389^th	567	31.4%
2019	39.62	407^th	603	32.5%
2021	68.91	168^th	567	70.4%
2022	67.46	194^th	574	66.2%
2023	56.51	272^nd	565	51.9%
2024	78.07	82^nd	557	85.3%

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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 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	355	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
1989	291	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1990	313	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
1991	335	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	341
1992	348	1	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	356
1993	375	1	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	382
1994	93	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
1995	356	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	359
1996	356	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	359
1997	354	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1998	337	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1999	311	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2000	315	0	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	-28	298
2001	265	2	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2002	226	1	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2003	226	1	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2004	227	1	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
2005	240	0	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
2006	225	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2007	229	2	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2008	219	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2009	216	3	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2010	237	5	0	33	0	0	0	0	275
2011	208	5	0	30	0	2	0	0	245
2012	208	2	1	32	0	0	0	0	243
2013	219	1	1	31	1	1	0	0	254
2014	214	1	1	31	2	1	0	0	250
2015	232	1	0	37	2	0	6	0	278
2016	230	7	2	34	2	0	6	0	281
2017	206	5	0	35	1	0	6	0	253
2018	184	8	0	33	3	0	7	0	235
2019	194	6	0	32	0	0	4	0	236
2020	178	4	0	21	0	0	6	0	209
2021	186	4	0	25	0	0	4	0	219
2022	211	7	0	28	0	0	4	0	250
2023	219	7	1	39	0	0	4	0	270
2024	219	6	0	43	0	0	6	0	274

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 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	355	23.5	15.1	22.5
1989	293	2.1	139.5	1.7
1990	315	21.3	14.7	14
1991	341	22.3	15.2	14.4
1992	356	22.0	16.1	18
1993	382	25.5	15.0	21.2
1994	93	7.3	12.7	17.2
1995	359	22.5	16.0	21.7
1996	359	22.5	16.0	21.7
1997	357	27.8	12.8	18.2
1998	342	28.8	11.9	20.5
1999	320	28.6	11.2	32.2
2000	298	27.0	11.0	27.9
2001	281	26.0	10.8	27
2002	244	25.8	9.5	32.4
2003	244	25.8	9.5	32.4
2004	241	24.0	10.0	30.7
2005	251	24.1	10.4	39
2006	234	23.5	10.0	35.9
2007	244	21.5	11.3	36.5
2008	231	20.3	11.4	36.4
2009	242	20.0	12.1	42.6
2010	275	20.1	13.6	44.7
2011	245	22.0	11.1	49
2012	243	20.3	11.9	50.2
2013	254	19.3	13.1	48.8
2014	250	20.4	12.2	52.4
2015	278	21.0	13.2	54
2016	281	21.0	13.3	53.7
2017	253	20.3	12.4	51
2018	235	22.1	10.6	49.8
2019	236	21.9	10.7	55.1
2020	209	21.0	9.9	52.2
2021	219	18.4	11.9	49.3
2022	250	20.9	11.9	41.2
2023	270	22.8	11.8	51.5
2024	274	22.5	12.1	50.4

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 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	355	23.5	15.1	22.5
1989	293	2.1	139.5	1.7
1990	315	21.3	14.7	14
1991	341	22.3	15.2	14.4
1992	356	22.0	16.1	18
1993	382	25.5	15.0	21.2
1994	93	7.3	12.7	17.2
1995	359	22.5	16.0	21.7
1996	359	22.5	16.0	21.7
1997	357	27.8	12.8	18.2
1998	342	28.8	11.9	20.5
1999	320	28.6	11.2	32.2
2000	298	27.0	11.0	27.9
2001	281	26.0	10.8	27
2002	244	25.8	9.5	32.4
2003	244	25.8	9.5	32.4
2004	241	24.0	10.0	30.7
2005	251	24.1	10.4	39
2006	234	23.5	10.0	35.9
2007	244	21.5	11.3	36.5
2008	231	20.3	11.4	36.4
2009	242	20.0	12.1	42.6
2010	275	20.1	13.6	44.7
2011	245	22.0	11.1	49
2012	243	20.3	11.9	50.2
2013	254	19.3	13.1	48.8
2014	250	20.4	12.2	52.4
2015	278	21.0	13.2	54
2016	281	21.0	13.3	53.7
2017	253	20.3	12.4	51
2018	235	22.1	10.6	49.8
2019	236	21.9	10.7	55.1
2020	209	21.0	9.9	52.2
2021	219	18.4	11.9	49.3
2022	250	20.9	11.9	41.2
2023	270	22.8	11.8	51.5
2024	274	22.5	12.1	50.4

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 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$769 (2.4%)	$31,314 (97.6%)	$32,082

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 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 407^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 272^nd of 565 Elementary schools	19.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School)	82.6	67.4	15.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District)	82.6	67.4	15.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School)	80.4	84.8	4.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District)	80.4	84.8	4.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School)	49.1	73.3	24.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District)	49.1	73.3	24.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School)	41.8	68.9	27.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District)	41.8	68.9	27.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	236	270	14.4%
African American	6	7	16.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	32	39	21.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	194	219	12.9%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.1%	51.5%	3.6%

Schools Near Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 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
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	400 3rd St NW	Hartley	51346	O'Brien County	Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 928-2020	274	23	12.1	50.4%	219 (79.9%)	6 (2.2%)	43 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	78.1	82^nd of 557 public elementary schools	85.3%		56.5	272^nd of 565 public elementary schools	51.9%	190	82.9	81.3			87.8	81.3				$32,082	$769	$31,314
South O'Brien Elementary School Primghar Center	Public	PK, KG-6	155 3rd St NE	Primghar	51245	O'Brien County	South O'Brien Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 957-3755	316	23	13.9	39.2%	294 (93.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	57.1	281^st of 557 public elementary schools	49.6%		57.3	264^th of 565 public elementary schools	53.3%	17	41.9	70.0	82.8	84.4	58.1	67.5	89.7	87.5	82.8	$13,661	$610	$13,051
Clay Central-Everly Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	401 Church St	Royal	51357	Clay County	Clay Central-Everly Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 933-2241	63	10	6.4	61.9%	60 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$19,042	$975	$18,066
Johnson Elementary	Public	PK-K	724 West 9th Street	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 262-2710	217	20	10.8	45.6%	177 (81.6%)	3 (1.4%)	25 (11.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.1%)								(n/a)										$13,320	$574	$12,747
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	3-5	615 4th Ave. SW	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 262-3752	462	30	15.2	49.4%	381 (82.5%)	6 (1.3%)	41 (8.9%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.2%)	50.4	324^th of 557 public elementary schools	41.8%		53.3	305^th of 565 public elementary schools	46.0%	19	56.9	71.1	75.4		75.6	68.3	72.5		62.7	$12,820	$475	$12,345
Fairview Park Elementary	Public	1-2	1508 5th Ave. East	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 262-4842	262	23	11.3	43.9%	218 (83.2%)	5 (1.9%)	29 (11.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)								(n/a)										$14,305	$896	$13,408
Little Orabs Preschool	Public	PK	109 N 18th Ave	Sheldon	51201	O'Brien County	Sheldon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 324-4337	36	0		25.0%	18 (50.0%)	1 (2.8%)	13 (36.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	3 (8.3%)								(n/a)
East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 Normal College Ave	Sheldon	51201	O'Brien County	Sheldon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 324-4337	460	32	14.4	44.6%	320 (69.6%)	3 (0.7%)	113 (24.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	16 (3.5%)	91	10^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.2%		78.7	94^th of 565 public elementary schools	83.4%	84	90.2	97.5			92.2	88.8				$12,647	$270	$12,377
Okoboji Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	705 N Ave	Milford	51351	Dickinson County	Okoboji Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 338-2458	505	39	12.8	38.4%	442 (87.5%)	5 (1.0%)	38 (7.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	70.2	159^th of 557 public elementary schools	71.5%		64.8	203^rd of 565 public elementary schools	64.1%	44	76.3	71.3			89.7	79.3				$13,036	$648	$12,387
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	416 9th Ave	Sibley	51249	Osceola County	Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 754-3636	302	26	11.5	51.7%	198 (65.6%)	3 (1.0%)	78 (25.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.6%)	2 (0.7%)	61.6	231^st of 557 public elementary schools	58.5%		78.6	97^th of 565 public elementary schools	82.8%	134	68.0	81.8			74.0	79.1				$11,587	$845	$10,742

Frequently Asked Questions about Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School

How many students attend Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School.

What district is Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School in?

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District

Is Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School a good school?

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School ranks 82^nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School?

Students at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School are 80% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School
High : Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School

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