Alexander Elementary

Summary:

Alexander Elementary is a public elementary school in Iowa City, Iowa, serving 345 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 and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alexander Elementary consistently underperforms the district and state in proficiency rates on the ISASP assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th-grade proficiency rates were 60% in ELA and 50% in Math, compared to the district's 73.1% and 67.6%, respectively. Additionally, Alexander Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.41% to 67.54% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Iowa elementary schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

In contrast, nearby schools such as Lincoln Elementary, Bohumil Shimek Elementary, and Horace Mann Elementary consistently rank in the top 25% of Iowa elementary schools and have much higher proficiency rates on state assessments. While the challenges faced by Alexander Elementary are concerning, the data suggests that there are opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and a focus on educational equity within the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3571 Sycamore St.
       Iowa City, IA  52240


(319) 688-1095

District: Iowa City Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
482nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,246 Help


Students who attend Alexander Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.2%
White:
23.5%
Hispanic:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.5% Help


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Compare Details Alexander Elementary ranks worse than 86.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 17th 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 17.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Alexander Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47.2%), White (23.5%), Hispanic (16.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary is 11.1, which is the 4th best among 19 elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Alexander Elementary employs 30.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alexander Elementary is $15,246, which is the 6th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Alexander 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 Alexander Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 1.39 569th 574 0.9%
2018 2.30 556th 567 1.9%
2019 9.21 572nd 603 5.1%
2021 22.63 472nd 567 16.8%
2022 28.39 453rd 574 21.1%
2023 26.85 453rd 565 19.8%
2024 17.12 482nd 557 13.5%
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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 Alexander Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 93 173 11 62 2 0 21 0 362
2017 103 195 17 80 0 3 26 0 424
2018 115 210 20 77 1 3 26 0 452
2019 119 207 18 80 0 2 32 0 458
2020 86 182 17 39 0 2 27 0 353
2021 76 172 14 40 0 0 25 0 327
2022 83 141 11 58 0 0 26 0 319
2023 81 163 10 56 0 3 32 0 345

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 Alexander Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 362 44.0 8.2 71
2017 424 50.0 8.4 70.8
2018 452 n/a n/a 68.8
2019 458 41.1 11.1 67.9
2020 353 29.3 12.0 66
2021 327 30.6 10.6 58.4
2022 319 33.1 9.6 60.2
2023 345 30.9 11.1 67.5

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 Alexander Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 362 44.0 8.2 71
2017 424 50.0 8.4 70.8
2018 452 n/a n/a 68.8
2019 458 41.1 11.1 67.9
2020 353 29.3 12.0 66
2021 327 30.6 10.6 58.4
2022 319 33.1 9.6 60.2
2023 345 30.9 11.1 67.5

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 Alexander Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,427 (9.4%) $13,819 (90.6%) $15,246

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alexander Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 572nd of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 453rd of 565 Elementary schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alexander Elementary)47.359.1
 11.8%
   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 (Alexander Elementary)52.753.3
 0.6%
   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 (Alexander Elementary)45.366.7
 21.4%
   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 (Alexander Elementary)47.252.4
 5.2%
   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 (Alexander Elementary)42.663.3
 20.7%
   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 (Alexander Elementary)33.356.7
 23.4%
   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 (Alexander Elementary)5670.6
 14.6%
   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 (Alexander Elementary)5858.8
 0.8%
   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 Students458345
 24.7%
African American207163
 21.3%
American Indian00
Asian1810
 44.4%
Hispanic8056
 30%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White11981
 31.9%
Two or More Races3232
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.9%67.5%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 345 students attended Alexander Elementary.

Alexander Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Iowa elementary schools.

Students at Alexander Elementary are 47% African American, 23% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Alexander 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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