Bronson Elementary School

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Bronson Elementary School ranks 73 rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bronson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bronson, Iowa, serving 392 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Lawton-Bronson Community School District, which is ranked 15th out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bronson Elementary School consistently performs exceptionally well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 4th grade ELA, the school had an 88.9% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 72.9%. The school has also consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in several recent years, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in the state.

In contrast to the nearby Sioux City Community School District, where some schools have over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Bronson Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 16.8% to 22.7% in recent years. This suggests the school may serve a more affluent community, which could impact the resources and support available to students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

113 West 1st Street
Bronson, IA 51007-0141

(712) 948-3361

District: Lawton-Bronson Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
73^rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,638

Students who attend Bronson Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 392

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bronson Elementary School ranks better than 86.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bronson Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Bronson Elementary School employs 27.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bronson Elementary School is $11,638.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lawton-Bronson Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawton-Bronson Community School District 15^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bronson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	73.23	111^th	626	82.3%
2013	69.09	163^rd	624	73.9%
2014	81.82	50^th	603	91.7%
2015	77.22	93^rd	616	84.9%
2016	73.19	138^th	599	77.0%
2017	86.32	23^rd	574	96.0%
2018	81.48	53^rd	567	90.7%
2019	74.22	143^rd	603	76.3%
2021	88.58	28^th	567	95.1%
2022	87.74	25^th	574	95.6%
2023	83.28	53^rd	565	90.6%
2024	79.96	73^rd	557	86.9%

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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 Bronson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	347	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1989	316	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1990	312	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1991	323	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1992	309	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1993	284	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
1994	260	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1995	288	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1996	288	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1997	300	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
1998	309	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1999	267	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
2000	292	3	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	-11	287
2001	288	1	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	294
2002	268	2	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	273
2003	268	2	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	273
2004	248	2	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	257
2005	245	3	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	253
2006	246	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
2007	259	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2008	262	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
2009	242	0	6	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	256
2010	287	2	3	4	4	6	0	0	306
2011	323	4	2	7	4	5	2	0	347
2012	331	4	1	5	8	4	1	0	354
2013	328	7	0	11	6	3	4	0	359
2014	330	8	0	14	4	2	5	0	363
2015	320	11	0	20	4	0	8	0	363
2016	327	7	0	9	3	0	12	0	358
2017	336	4	0	8	1	0	15	0	364
2018	337	5	0	6	2	0	11	0	361
2019	360	6	0	7	2	0	14	0	389
2020	355	1	0	9	2	0	22	0	389
2021	353	4	0	12	1	0	17	0	387
2022	357	3	0	10	0	0	17	0	387
2023	368	1	0	9	0	0	14	0	392

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 Bronson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	347	22.7	15.2	11
1989	318	2.2	144.5	12.6
1990	312	18.5	16.8	10.9
1991	323	18.5	17.4	15.5
1992	309	21.0	14.7	12.3
1993	284	20.3	14.0	11.6
1994	266	19.5	13.6	10.2
1995	293	21.5	13.6	12.6
1996	293	21.5	13.6	12.6
1997	305	22.8	13.4	11.1
1998	316	22.2	14.2	5.1
1999	272	19.1	14.2	13.6
2000	287	14.0	20.5	10.4
2001	294	16.0	18.4	16
2002	273	19.4	14.1	15
2003	273	19.4	14.1	15
2004	257	19.0	13.5	16.7
2005	253	19.0	13.3	18.6
2006	250	19.6	12.8	13.2
2007	263	17.1	15.4	16
2008	265	16.0	16.6	16.2
2009	256	15.4	16.6	17.2
2010	306	18.9	16.1	15.4
2011	347	20.0	17.3	18.2
2012	354	20.2	17.5	22.3
2013	359	20.4	17.5	22.3
2014	363	20.6	17.6	22.6
2015	363	23.0	15.7	26.7
2016	358	24.0	14.9	20.7
2017	364	25.5	14.2	19.8
2018	361	24.9	14.4	18.6
2019	389	24.9	15.6	21.3
2020	389	25.9	15.0	27
2021	387	25.9	14.9	19.1
2022	387	27.7	13.9	16.8
2023	392	27.7	14.1	22.7

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 Bronson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	347	22.7	15.2	11
1989	318	2.2	144.5	12.6
1990	312	18.5	16.8	10.9
1991	323	18.5	17.4	15.5
1992	309	21.0	14.7	12.3
1993	284	20.3	14.0	11.6
1994	266	19.5	13.6	10.2
1995	293	21.5	13.6	12.6
1996	293	21.5	13.6	12.6
1997	305	22.8	13.4	11.1
1998	316	22.2	14.2	5.1
1999	272	19.1	14.2	13.6
2000	287	14.0	20.5	10.4
2001	294	16.0	18.4	16
2002	273	19.4	14.1	15
2003	273	19.4	14.1	15
2004	257	19.0	13.5	16.7
2005	253	19.0	13.3	18.6
2006	250	19.6	12.8	13.2
2007	263	17.1	15.4	16
2008	265	16.0	16.6	16.2
2009	256	15.4	16.6	17.2
2010	306	18.9	16.1	15.4
2011	347	20.0	17.3	18.2
2012	354	20.2	17.5	22.3
2013	359	20.4	17.5	22.3
2014	363	20.6	17.6	22.6
2015	363	23.0	15.7	26.7
2016	358	24.0	14.9	20.7
2017	364	25.5	14.2	19.8
2018	361	24.9	14.4	18.6
2019	389	24.9	15.6	21.3
2020	389	25.9	15.0	27
2021	387	25.9	14.9	19.1
2022	387	27.7	13.9	16.8
2023	392	27.7	14.1	22.7

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 Bronson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$548 (4.7%)	$11,090 (95.3%)	$11,638

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bronson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 143^rd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 53^rd of 565 Elementary schools	14.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bronson Elementary School)	81.1	87	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)	81.1	87	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bronson Elementary School)	75.7	92.6	16.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)	75.7	92.6	16.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bronson Elementary School)	78.9	92.7	13.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)	78.9	92.7	13.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bronson Elementary School)	78.9	95.1	16.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)	78.9	95.1	16.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bronson Elementary School)	78	84.4	6.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)	78	84.4	6.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bronson Elementary School)	87.8	84.4	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)	87.8	84.4	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bronson Elementary School)	87.7	90.5	2.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)	87.7	90.5	2.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bronson Elementary School)	73.7	74.6	0.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)	73.7	74.6	0.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	389	392	0.8%
African American	6	1	83.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	9	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	360	368	2.2%
Two or More Races	14	14
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.3%	22.7%	1.4%

Schools Near Bronson 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
Bronson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	113 West 1st Street	Bronson	51007	Woodbury County	Lawton-Bronson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 948-3361	392	28	14.1	22.7%	368 (93.9%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	80	73^rd of 557 public elementary schools	86.9%		83.3	53^rd of 565 public elementary schools	90.6%	20	83.0	88.9	77.3	87.0	88.7	90.7	81.8	76.1	72.1	$11,638	$548	$11,090
Nodland Elementary School	Public	K-2	5000 Mayhew Ave	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 274-4044	281	15	19.3	37.7%	197 (70.1%)	18 (6.4%)	35 (12.5%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (7.5%)								(n/a)										$12,625	$312	$12,313
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School	Public	3-5	201 Port Neal Road	Sergeant Bluff	51054	Woodbury County	Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 943-5563	348	28	12.4	33.6%	266 (76.4%)	16 (4.6%)	25 (7.2%)	8 (2.3%)	3 (0.9%)	5 (1.4%)	25 (7.2%)	69.7	164^th of 557 public elementary schools	70.6%		75.8	111^th of 565 public elementary schools	80.4%	53	71.0	86.4	80.8		81.5	76.4	72.8		69.6	$12,447	$852	$11,595
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	3-5	2700 S Maple St	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 274-4047	262	16	16.5	39.3%	187 (71.4%)	11 (4.2%)	31 (11.8%)	7 (2.7%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	20 (7.6%)	85.2	35^th of 557 public elementary schools	93.7%		85.8	33^rd of 565 public elementary schools	94.2%	2	85.2	80.0	89.7		91.4	82.5	90.8		79.3	$12,202	$292	$11,910
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	206 South D Street	Sergeant Bluff	51054	Woodbury County	Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 943-5563	387	31	12.3	38.8%	277 (71.6%)	28 (7.2%)	39 (10.1%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.3%)								(n/a)										$14,792	$1,035	$13,757
Morningside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3601 Bushnell Ave	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 274-4048	652	46	14.0	67.8%	335 (51.4%)	68 (10.4%)	168 (25.8%)	9 (1.4%)	10 (1.5%)	19 (2.9%)	43 (6.6%)	33	429^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.0%		29.1	441^st of 565 public elementary schools	21.9%	12	57.4	71.0	63.5		80.2	62.0	49.6		44.3	$12,704	$969	$11,735
Spalding Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4101 Stone Avenue	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 274-4043	652	53	12.2	68.6%	276 (42.3%)	75 (11.5%)	208 (31.9%)	4 (0.6%)	16 (2.5%)	28 (4.3%)	45 (6.9%)	36.2	409^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.6%		30.3	436^th of 565 public elementary schools	22.8%	27	52.0	81.4	59.1		70.1	81.4	47.3		46.2	$13,633	$1,329	$12,304
Moville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	408 South 4th Street	Moville	51039	Woodbury County	Woodbury Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 873-3128	268	22	12.2	32.1%	252 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	80.3	70^th of 557 public elementary schools	87.4%		85.4	35^th of 565 public elementary schools	93.8%	35	91.7	86.4	81.6		97.2	86.4	84.2		57.9	$12,614	$417	$12,197
Unity Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Unity Avenue	Sioux City	51105	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6839	521	37	13.9	73.5%	225 (43.2%)	40 (7.7%)	185 (35.5%)	8 (1.5%)	15 (2.9%)	4 (0.8%)	44 (8.4%)	11.8	503^rd of 557 public elementary schools	9.7%		21.7	472^nd of 565 public elementary schools	16.5%	31	48.4	68.2	45.0		45.2	56.7	41.3		27.5	$13,805	$1,113	$12,692
Irving Elementary School	Public	K-5	901 Floyd Blvd	Sioux City	51105	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6834	634	50	12.6	93.5%	21 (3.3%)	44 (6.9%)	532 (83.9%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.2%)	4 (0.6%)	10 (1.6%)	10	514^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.7%		6.1	537^th of 565 public elementary schools	5.0%	23	51.3	51.1	43.3		66.3	51.1	33.3		23.3	$12,850	$1,170	$11,680

Frequently Asked Questions about Bronson Elementary School

What district is Bronson Elementary School in?

Lawton-Bronson Community School District

What schools do graduates of Bronson Elementary School attend?

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

High : Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Bronson Elementary School?

Students at Bronson Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Bronson Elementary School a good school?

Bronson Elementary School ranks 73^rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bronson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Bronson Elementary School.

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