Irving Elementary School

Summary:

Irving Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Indianola, Iowa, serving 402 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Indianola Community School District, which is ranked 143 out of 309 districts in the state.

Irving Elementary consistently outperforms the Indianola district and the state of Iowa in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 88.7% of 4th-grade students at Irving Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 78.5% in the district and 72.9% statewide. The school has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in Iowa.

While Irving Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, it is worth noting that the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.53%) compared to the nearby Indianola schools, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Irving Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (17.66%) compared to the other Indianola schools, which range from 29.5% to 39.14%. These demographic differences may present both opportunities and challenges for the district in terms of ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public K-5

500 W Clinton
Indianola, IA 50125

(515) 961-9560

District: Indianola Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,971

Students who attend Irving Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Indianola Middle School
High:	Indianola High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 402

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Irving Elementary School ranks better than 93.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Indianola Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Irving Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Indianola Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Indianola Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Irving Elementary School is 15.6. 2 elementary schools in the Indianola Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Irving Elementary School employs 25.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Irving Elementary School is $10,971, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Indianola Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Indianola Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Indianola Community School District 143^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Irving Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	57.39	307^th	626	51.0%
2013	68.29	172^nd	624	72.4%
2014	79.04	70^th	603	88.4%
2015	83.25	33^rd	616	94.6%
2016	80.26	61^st	599	89.8%
2017	80.95	57^th	574	90.1%
2018	75.83	109^th	567	80.8%
2019	74.21	144^th	603	76.1%
2021	80.54	80^th	567	85.9%
2022	80.35	78^th	574	86.4%
2023	84.49	43^rd	565	92.4%
2024	84.91	36^th	557	93.5%

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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 Irving Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	416	5	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1989	416	5	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
1990	439	3	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
1991	446	5	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
1992	565	3	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	581
1993	556	6	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1994	539	2	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	546
1995	529	4	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	542
1996	529	4	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	542
1997	517	3	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
1998	474	5	8	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	495
1999	489	4	7	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	507
2000	538	3	8	3	2	n/a	n/a	-40	514
2001	497	6	9	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	519
2002	442	6	7	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	460
2003	442	6	7	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	460
2004	493	7	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	511
2005	515	16	11	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	550
2006	526	12	9	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	557
2007	538	10	10	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
2008	557	8	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
2009	424	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
2010	398	0	4	9	0	3	14	0	428
2011	382	0	4	9	0	1	8	0	404
2012	371	0	4	8	0	1	9	0	393
2013	350	0	5	10	0	1	10	0	376
2014	379	0	4	8	0	0	11	0	402
2015	374	0	4	9	0	0	16	0	403
2016	393	0	6	15	0	0	16	0	430
2017	387	1	6	10	0	0	18	0	422
2018	404	1	5	11	0	0	17	0	438
2019	417	1	3	7	0	0	19	0	447
2020	429	2	2	7	0	0	13	0	453
2021	408	4	2	6	0	0	13	0	433
2022	371	3	2	6	0	0	9	0	391
2023	380	3	1	8	0	0	10	0	402

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 Irving Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	427	24.6	17.3	12.6
1989	431	26.6	16.2	10.4
1990	457	26.6	17.1	9.4
1991	461	27.6	16.7	9.8
1992	581	32.0	18.1	8.8
1993	572	32.6	17.5	15.9
1994	546	31.0	17.6	14.3
1995	542	35.2	15.4	11.8
1996	542	35.2	15.4	11.8
1997	529	35.2	15.0	11.5
1998	495	34.6	14.3	11.7
1999	507	34.6	14.7	20.7
2000	514	35.4	14.5	17.9
2001	519	35.6	14.6	20
2002	460	34.0	13.5	23.3
2003	460	34.0	13.5	23.3
2004	511	34.5	14.8	18.6
2005	550	36.9	14.9	15.1
2006	557	38.0	14.7	21.5
2007	566	40.2	14.1	18.2
2008	582	38.7	15.0	18.4
2009	430	30.3	14.2	13.7
2010	428	30.3	14.1	22.2
2011	404	26.0	15.5	20.5
2012	393	24.5	16.0	26
2013	376	25.5	14.7	26.1
2014	402	26.7	15.0	22.1
2015	403	25.0	16.1	23.1
2016	430	26.0	16.5	20.5
2017	422	24.9	16.9	18
2018	438	26.0	16.8	10.7
2019	447	26.0	17.1	25.1
2020	453	25.7	17.6	23.8
2021	433	25.6	16.8	19.9
2022	391	24.6	15.8	13.6
2023	402	25.6	15.6	17.7

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 Irving Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	427	24.6	17.3	12.6
1989	431	26.6	16.2	10.4
1990	457	26.6	17.1	9.4
1991	461	27.6	16.7	9.8
1992	581	32.0	18.1	8.8
1993	572	32.6	17.5	15.9
1994	546	31.0	17.6	14.3
1995	542	35.2	15.4	11.8
1996	542	35.2	15.4	11.8
1997	529	35.2	15.0	11.5
1998	495	34.6	14.3	11.7
1999	507	34.6	14.7	20.7
2000	514	35.4	14.5	17.9
2001	519	35.6	14.6	20
2002	460	34.0	13.5	23.3
2003	460	34.0	13.5	23.3
2004	511	34.5	14.8	18.6
2005	550	36.9	14.9	15.1
2006	557	38.0	14.7	21.5
2007	566	40.2	14.1	18.2
2008	582	38.7	15.0	18.4
2009	430	30.3	14.2	13.7
2010	428	30.3	14.1	22.2
2011	404	26.0	15.5	20.5
2012	393	24.5	16.0	26
2013	376	25.5	14.7	26.1
2014	402	26.7	15.0	22.1
2015	403	25.0	16.1	23.1
2016	430	26.0	16.5	20.5
2017	422	24.9	16.9	18
2018	438	26.0	16.8	10.7
2019	447	26.0	17.1	25.1
2020	453	25.7	17.6	23.8
2021	433	25.6	16.8	19.9
2022	391	24.6	15.8	13.6
2023	402	25.6	15.6	17.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Irving Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$101 (0.9%)	$10,870 (99.1%)	$10,971

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Irving Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 144^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 43^rd of 565 Elementary schools	16.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Irving Elementary School)	68.8	90	21.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indianola Community School District)	61.8	69.9	8.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Irving Elementary School)	83.3	90	6.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Indianola Community School District)	75	81.6	6.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Irving Elementary School)	85.2	85.3	0.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indianola Community School District)	83.3	74	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Irving Elementary School)	82.7	85.3	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Indianola Community School District)	80.4	78.8	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Irving Elementary School)	73.7	81.8	8.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indianola Community School District)	74.8	74.5	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Irving Elementary School)	84.2	92.4	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Indianola Community School District)	80.1	83.7	3.6%
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	447	402	10.1%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	7	8	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	417	380	8.9%
Two or More Races	19	10	47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.1%	17.7%	7.4%

Schools Near Irving 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
Irving Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 W Clinton	Indianola	50125	Warren County	Indianola Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 961-9560	402	26	15.6	17.7%	380 (94.5%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	84.9	36^th of 557 public elementary schools	93.5%		84.5	43^rd of 565 public elementary schools	92.4%	7	78.8	88.7	87.8		89.4	95.8	86.5		68.9	$10,971	$101	$10,870
Whittier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1306 W Salem	Indianola	50125	Warren County	Indianola Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 961-9570	417	23	18.0	29.5%	366 (87.8%)	5 (1.2%)	27 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	53.4	307^th of 557 public elementary schools	44.9%		59.8	249^th of 565 public elementary schools	55.9%	58	69.2	75.6	70.9		82.1	73.2	70.9		50.9	$12,658	$258	$12,401
Emerson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1109 E Euclid	Indianola	50125	Warren County	Indianola Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 961-9550	435	34	12.8	36.1%	373 (85.7%)	7 (1.6%)	31 (7.1%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.9%)	64.1	207^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.8%		53.3	303^rd of 565 public elementary schools	46.4%	96	66.2	83.1	66.7		79.4	81.5	81.5		64.2	$12,431	$403	$12,028
Wilder Elementary School	Public	K-5	2303 W. Euclid	Indianola	50125	Warren County	Indianola Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 961-9540	442	32	13.8	39.1%	391 (88.5%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.2%)	42	382^nd of 557 public elementary schools	31.4%		55.2	282^nd of 565 public elementary schools	50.1%	100	53.8	64.6	63.2		80.0	73.8	71.1		51.3	$13,704	$809	$12,895
Southeast Warren Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	316 N 5th	Milo	50166	Warren County	Southeast Warren Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 942-6216	130	11	11.8	30.0%	124 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)	77.3				90.9					$12,545	$574	$11,972
Martensdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	390 Burlington	Martensdale	50160	Warren County	Martensdale-St Marys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 764-2621	305	19	15.8	17.4%	283 (92.8%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	81	64^th of 557 public elementary schools	88.5%		79	89^th of 565 public elementary schools	84.2%	25	76.3	85.0	83.7	86.0	86.8	82.5	88.4	86.0	74.4	$12,243	$549	$11,694
Oviatt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1130 North Avenue	Norwalk	50211	Warren County	Norwalk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 981-1005	616	40	15.5	22.1%	515 (83.6%)	11 (1.8%)	44 (7.1%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.3%)								(n/a)										$14,180	$322	$13,858
Carlisle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	430 School St	Carlisle	50047	Warren County	Carlisle Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 989-0339	765	50	15.4	30.6%	602 (78.7%)	15 (2.0%)	82 (10.7%)	35 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.9%)								(n/a)	69.1				79.6					$11,109	$400	$10,709
Orchard Hills Elementary	Public	2-3	1130 W North Avenue	Norwalk	50211	Warren County	Norwalk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 981-1855	526	37	14.3	19.8%	463 (88.0%)	10 (1.9%)	30 (5.7%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)								(n/a)	74.7				84.7
Studebaker Elementary School	Public	K-5	300 E County Line Rd	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8436	523	39	13.5	88.1%	174 (33.3%)	72 (13.8%)	223 (42.6%)	24 (4.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.4%)	4	543^rd of 557 public elementary schools	2.5%		4.7	543^rd of 565 public elementary schools	3.9%		34.4	50.0	36.2		53.3	38.6	44.9		26.1	$15,051	$1,299	$13,752

Frequently Asked Questions about Irving Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Irving Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Indianola Middle School
High : Indianola High School

What district is Irving Elementary School in?

Indianola Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Irving Elementary School?

Students at Irving Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Irving Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Irving Elementary School ranks in the top 6.5% of Iowa elementary schools.

How many students attend Irving Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Irving Elementary School.

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