Bronson Elementary School

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:
73rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,638 Help


Students who attend Bronson Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bronson Elementary School ranks better than 86.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.96. (See more...)
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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.
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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 15th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2012 73.23 111th 626 82.3%
2013 69.09 163rd 624 73.9%
2014 81.82 50th 603 91.7%
2015 77.22 93rd 616 84.9%
2016 73.19 138th 599 77.0%
2017 86.32 23rd 574 96.0%
2018 81.48 53rd 567 90.7%
2019 74.22 143rd 603 76.3%
2021 88.58 28th 567 95.1%
2022 87.74 25th 574 95.6%
2023 83.28 53rd 565 90.6%
2024 79.96 73rd 557 86.9%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bronson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 143rd of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 53rd 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)81.187
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)81.187
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bronson Elementary School)75.792.6
 16.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)75.792.6
 16.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bronson Elementary School)78.992.7
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)78.992.7
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bronson Elementary School)78.995.1
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)78.995.1
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bronson Elementary School)7884.4
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)7884.4
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bronson Elementary School)87.884.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)87.884.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bronson Elementary School)87.790.5
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)87.790.5
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bronson Elementary School)73.774.6
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lawton-Bronson Community School District)73.774.6
 0.9%
   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 Students389392
 0.8%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic79
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White360368
 2.2%
Two or More Races1414
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.3%22.7%
 1.4%


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

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

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

High : Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School

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


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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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