Wickham Elementary

Summary:

Wickham Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Coralville, Iowa, serving 383 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Iowa City Community School District, which is ranked 221 out of 309 districts in the state.

Wickham Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa, ranking 6th out of 557 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform the district and state averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. Wickham Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more diverse than the nearby schools in the district. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 12.79%, which is significantly lower than the district and state averages.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District, Wickham Elementary stands out as a high-performing school with a more diverse student population and lower free and reduced-price lunch rates. This suggests that the school may have unique characteristics or practices that contribute to its success in providing an equitable and inclusive learning environment for students of all backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 601 Oakdale Blvd
       Coralville, IA  52241


(319) 688-1175

District: Iowa City Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,974 Help


Students who attend Wickham Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northwest Junior High School
High:    West Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.6%
Asian:
20.1%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wickham Elementary ranks better than 98.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.6%), Asian (20.1%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Iowa City Community School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wickham Elementary is 16.7, which is the highest among 19 elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wickham Elementary is $12,974. 13 elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Iowa City Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Iowa City Community School District 221st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wickham Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 85.54 19th 626 97.0%
2013 86.43 15th 624 97.6%
2014 84.78 29th 603 95.2%
2015 83.22 34th 616 94.5%
2016 77.21 96th 599 84.0%
2017 75.52 110th 574 80.8%
2018 83.93 41st 567 92.8%
2019 89.25 22nd 603 96.4%
2021 90.15 21st 567 96.3%
2022 92.78 6th 574 99.0%
2023 90.62 9th 565 98.4%
2024 92.41 6th 557 98.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, July 9, 2020

Open Quote Proud of this school. Ms. Burnett and Ms. Gorsh have been wonderful and supportive. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wickham Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 338 12 15 10 3 n/a n/a 0 378
1999 400 18 14 14 3 n/a n/a 0 449
2000 447 21 10 13 6 n/a n/a -20 477
2001 408 18 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2002 447 23 19 6 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2003 447 23 19 6 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2004 483 20 26 10 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2005 495 15 39 15 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2006 380 15 41 10 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 384 16 43 9 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2008 414 18 47 12 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2009 428 11 42 12 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2010 418 13 42 12 0 0 0 0 485
2011 415 12 46 15 0 0 0 0 488
2012 393 12 42 18 0 1 10 0 476
2013 388 11 45 19 0 0 15 0 478
2014 350 17 62 32 0 0 19 0 480
2015 358 18 63 39 1 0 21 0 500
2016 350 32 68 45 1 0 26 0 522
2017 324 37 77 39 0 2 30 0 509
2018 303 24 78 44 0 2 34 0 485
2019 313 18 87 28 0 0 35 0 481
2020 251 23 71 25 0 1 42 0 413
2021 221 13 75 17 0 0 34 0 360
2022 230 20 66 16 0 0 20 0 352
2023 236 24 77 16 0 0 30 0 383

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 Wickham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 378 19.5 19.4 12.2
1999 449 22.5 20.0 15.8
2000 477 22.0 21.7 8.5
2001 443 20.5 21.6 7
2002 496 26.3 18.9 5.8
2003 496 26.3 18.9 5.8
2004 540 29.1 18.6 4.8
2005 565 30.5 18.5 4.2
2006 446 24.2 18.4 2.9
2007 452 26.1 17.3 5.1
2008 491 26.4 18.6 5.1
2009 493 27.8 17.7 3.9
2010 485 27.5 17.6 3.1
2011 488 28.2 17.2 5.7
2012 476 28.5 16.7 5.5
2013 478 28.3 16.8 6.3
2014 480 30.9 15.5 10.8
2015 500 31.0 16.1 10.4
2016 522 33.0 15.8 15.3
2017 509 33.7 15.0 13.4
2018 485 34.2 14.1 12.2
2019 481 30.9 15.5 9.1
2020 413 25.9 15.9 10.7
2021 360 24.1 14.9 7.5
2022 352 23.4 15.0 11.9
2023 383 22.9 16.7 12.8

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 Wickham Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 378 19.5 19.4 12.2
1999 449 22.5 20.0 15.8
2000 477 22.0 21.7 8.5
2001 443 20.5 21.6 7
2002 496 26.3 18.9 5.8
2003 496 26.3 18.9 5.8
2004 540 29.1 18.6 4.8
2005 565 30.5 18.5 4.2
2006 446 24.2 18.4 2.9
2007 452 26.1 17.3 5.1
2008 491 26.4 18.6 5.1
2009 493 27.8 17.7 3.9
2010 485 27.5 17.6 3.1
2011 488 28.2 17.2 5.7
2012 476 28.5 16.7 5.5
2013 478 28.3 16.8 6.3
2014 480 30.9 15.5 10.8
2015 500 31.0 16.1 10.4
2016 522 33.0 15.8 15.3
2017 509 33.7 15.0 13.4
2018 485 34.2 14.1 12.2
2019 481 30.9 15.5 9.1
2020 413 25.9 15.9 10.7
2021 360 24.1 14.9 7.5
2022 352 23.4 15.0 11.9
2023 383 22.9 16.7 12.8

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 Wickham Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $451 (3.5%) $12,524 (96.5%) $12,974

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wickham Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 9th of 565 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wickham Elementary)73.992.9
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)64.563.9
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wickham Elementary)92.897.6
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)7270.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wickham Elementary)95.890
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)69.876
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wickham Elementary)91.788.3
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)69.572.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wickham Elementary)85.785.4
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)65.965
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wickham Elementary)91.485.4
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)69.467.4
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wickham Elementary)8795.2
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)72.677
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wickham Elementary)92.893.5
 0.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)78.774.6
 4.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students481383
 20.4%
African American1824
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian8777
 11.5%
Hispanic2816
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White313236
 24.6%
Two or More Races3530
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.1%12.8%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wickham Elementary

Yes! Wickham Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 557 Iowa elementary schools.

Students at Wickham Elementary are 62% White, 20% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Wickham Elementary.

Students who attend Wickham Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwest Junior High School
High : West Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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