Interstate 35 Elementary School

Q: Is Interstate 35 Elementary School a good school?

Interstate 35 Elementary School ranks 221 st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Interstate 35 Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Truro, Iowa, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 334 students. The school is part of the Interstate 35 Community School District, which is ranked 60 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interstate 35 Elementary School has consistently performed above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests. For example, in 2023-2024, 80.8% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 72.9%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 25-27% over the past few years, and a student-teacher ratio of around 12-13, which is lower than the nearby schools.

While Interstate 35 Elementary School has performed well academically, its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 173 out of 567 Iowa elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 445 out of 567 in 2020-2021. When compared to the nearby schools, such as Irving Elementary and Martensdale Elementary, Interstate 35 Elementary School stands out for its high academic performance, particularly in 4th-grade ELA and Mathematics, but some of the nearby schools have even higher proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subject areas.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

445 East North Street
Truro, IA 50257-0170

(641) 765-4901

District: Interstate 35 Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
221^st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,787

Students who attend Interstate 35 Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Interstate 35 High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Interstate 35 Elementary School ranks better than 60.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.15. (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 (94.9%), Hispanic (2.7%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Interstate 35 Elementary School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Interstate 35 Elementary School employs 26.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Interstate 35 Elementary School is $12,787.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Interstate 35 Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Interstate 35 Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Interstate 35 Community School District 60^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Interstate 35 Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	49.94	389^th	626	37.9%
2013	48.18	403^rd	624	35.4%
2014	58.07	300^th	603	50.2%
2015	70.14	182^nd	616	70.5%
2016	56.71	315^th	599	47.4%
2017	59.72	273^rd	574	52.4%
2018	68.62	173^rd	567	69.5%
2019	35.31	438^th	603	27.4%
2021	29.41	445^th	567	21.5%
2022	49.24	335^th	574	41.6%
2023	49.58	326^th	565	42.3%
2024	63.15	221^st	557	60.3%

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Interstate 35 Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	315	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	318
1989	321	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	325
1990	315	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	317
1991	297	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
1992	282	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
1993	283	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1994	254	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
1995	271	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1996	271	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1997	261	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1998	272	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1999	261	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2000	268	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	-17	253
2001	253	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
2002	309	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2003	309	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2004	289	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2005	340	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
2006	378	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
2007	319	6	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2008	313	8	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2009	308	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
2010	284	7	1	4	0	0	1	0	297
2011	276	8	1	4	0	0	3	0	292
2012	330	8	2	7	0	0	8	0	355
2013	401	12	2	9	0	0	11	0	435
2014	399	6	0	5	0	0	4	0	414
2015	400	4	0	9	0	0	4	0	417
2016	410	2	0	4	0	0	4	0	420
2017	412	1	0	3	0	0	6	0	422
2018	386	2	1	4	0	0	3	0	396
2019	444	1	1	6	0	0	3	0	455
2020	321	1	1	5	0	0	1	0	329
2021	289	0	3	6	0	0	2	0	300
2022	321	0	4	8	1	0	2	0	336
2023	322	0	1	9	0	0	2	0	334
2024	314	2	2	9	0	0	4	0	331

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 Interstate 35 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	318	20.0	15.9	15.1
1989	325	21.8	14.9	16.9
1990	317	22.5	14.0	19.2
1991	303	22.5	13.4	25.1
1992	285	21.0	13.5	22.8
1993	286	20.7	13.8	24.8
1994	257	21.4	12.0	24.1
1995	275	21.4	12.9	18.5
1996	275	21.4	12.9	18.5
1997	266	19.5	13.6	15.4
1998	273	21.0	13.0	16.5
1999	267	22.1	12.1	17.6
2000	253	20.0	12.7	13.3
2001	254	21.0	12.1	18.5
2002	311	22.5	13.8	14.8
2003	311	22.5	13.8	14.8
2004	289	20.7	14.0	19
2005	343	23.0	14.9	14.9
2006	385	23.5	16.4	28.8
2007	328	28.0	11.7	23.5
2008	322	24.8	13.0	21.4
2009	315	24.8	12.7	21.9
2010	297	27.2	10.9	29
2011	292	23.0	12.6	34.6
2012	355	25.3	14.0	34.1
2013	435	26.9	16.1	31
2014	414	30.4	13.6	35.3
2015	417	30.0	13.9	33.3
2016	420	31.0	13.5	32.4
2017	422	31.8	13.2	27
2018	396	30.6	12.9	25.5
2019	455	28.9	15.7	28.1
2020	329	27.0	12.1	30.7
2021	300	23.0	13.0	27.3
2022	336	27.0	12.4	25
2023	334	26.4	12.6	25.1
2024	331	26.9	12.2	26

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 Interstate 35 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	318	20.0	15.9	15.1
1989	325	21.8	14.9	16.9
1990	317	22.5	14.0	19.2
1991	303	22.5	13.4	25.1
1992	285	21.0	13.5	22.8
1993	286	20.7	13.8	24.8
1994	257	21.4	12.0	24.1
1995	275	21.4	12.9	18.5
1996	275	21.4	12.9	18.5
1997	266	19.5	13.6	15.4
1998	273	21.0	13.0	16.5
1999	267	22.1	12.1	17.6
2000	253	20.0	12.7	13.3
2001	254	21.0	12.1	18.5
2002	311	22.5	13.8	14.8
2003	311	22.5	13.8	14.8
2004	289	20.7	14.0	19
2005	343	23.0	14.9	14.9
2006	385	23.5	16.4	28.8
2007	328	28.0	11.7	23.5
2008	322	24.8	13.0	21.4
2009	315	24.8	12.7	21.9
2010	297	27.2	10.9	29
2011	292	23.0	12.6	34.6
2012	355	25.3	14.0	34.1
2013	435	26.9	16.1	31
2014	414	30.4	13.6	35.3
2015	417	30.0	13.9	33.3
2016	420	31.0	13.5	32.4
2017	422	31.8	13.2	27
2018	396	30.6	12.9	25.5
2019	455	28.9	15.7	28.1
2020	329	27.0	12.1	30.7
2021	300	23.0	13.0	27.3
2022	336	27.0	12.4	25
2023	334	26.4	12.6	25.1
2024	331	26.9	12.2	26

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 Interstate 35 Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$398 (3.1%)	$12,388 (96.9%)	$12,787

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Interstate 35 Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 438^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 326^th of 565 Elementary schools	14.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Interstate 35 Elementary School)	60	60.4	0.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Interstate 35 Community School District)	60	60.4	0.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Interstate 35 Elementary School)	70	75.5	5.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Interstate 35 Community School District)	70	75.5	5.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Interstate 35 Elementary School)	52.6	84.3	31.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Interstate 35 Community School District)	52.6	84.3	31.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Interstate 35 Elementary School)	54.4	62.7	8.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Interstate 35 Community School District)	54.4	62.7	8.3%
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	455	334	26.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	6	9	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	444	322	27.5%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.1%	25.1%	3%

Schools Near Interstate 35 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
Interstate 35 Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	445 East North Street	Truro	50257	Madison County	Interstate 35 Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 765-4901	331	27	12.2	26.0%	314 (94.9%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	63.2	221^st of 557 public elementary schools	60.3%		49.6	326^th of 565 public elementary schools	42.3%	105	66.7	80.8			75.4	84.6				$12,787	$398	$12,388
Winterset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	404 S 2nd Ave	Winterset	50273	Madison County	Winterset Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 462-1551	497	33	15.1	33.2%	456 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)								(n/a)	65.2				77.4					$13,297	$684	$12,613
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	316	22	14.3	20.6%	290 (91.8%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	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
Clarke Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	231 S Kossuth St	Osceola	50213	Clarke County	Clarke Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 342-6320	631	54	11.6	55.8%	347 (55.0%)	6 (1.0%)	242 (38.4%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.1%)	17 (2.7%)	11.3	505^th of 557 public elementary schools	9.3%		16.6	498^th of 565 public elementary schools	11.9%	7	38.5	55.0	48.4		57.1	60.0	49.5		39.6	$12,335	$680	$11,656
Murray Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	216 Sherman	Murray	50174	Clarke County	Murray Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 447-2517	163	10	16.2	54.0%	157 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.8	263^rd of 557 public elementary schools	52.8%		65	201^st of 565 public elementary schools	64.4%	62	47.4	73.7	80.0		68.4	78.9	93.3		80.0	$11,805	$727	$11,078
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	471	37	12.6	38.6%	418 (88.7%)	5 (1.1%)	22 (4.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.1%)	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
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	397	22	17.7	29.7%	352 (88.7%)	4 (1.0%)	20 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	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
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	392	26	15.3	16.8%	368 (93.9%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	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
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	415	32	12.9	40.5%	350 (84.3%)	7 (1.7%)	35 (8.4%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.1%)	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
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	36	14.7	24.0%	439 (83.5%)	11 (2.1%)	41 (7.8%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.5%)								(n/a)	74.7				84.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Interstate 35 Elementary School

Is Interstate 35 Elementary School a good school?

Interstate 35 Elementary School ranks 221^st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Interstate 35 Elementary School in?

Interstate 35 Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Interstate 35 Elementary School?

Students at Interstate 35 Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Interstate 35 Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Interstate 35 Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Interstate 35 Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Interstate 35 Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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