MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School

Summary:

MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Orange City, Iowa, serving 457 students in grades PK-5 and part of the MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District.

The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with students outperforming state averages on ISASP tests for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3 to 13.8, lower than many nearby schools. While the student population is predominantly White (around 73%), the school has a significant Hispanic population (around 23%) and is more diverse than some neighboring schools, such as Kinsey Elementary School in Sioux Center, which has a student population that is only 49.8% White. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary (31.07%) is lower than some nearby schools, such as Clark Elementary (55.84%) and Ireton Elementary (55%), which have significantly higher rates of economically disadvantaged students.

Overall, MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School appears to be a model of excellence in elementary education, with strong academic performance, a diverse student population, and relatively low student-teacher ratios compared to nearby schools. The school's spending per student ($11,247 in 2018-2019) is lower than some neighboring schools, such as Remsen-Union Elementary ($15,615) and Ireton Elementary ($16,024), which have higher per-student expenditures.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1701 14th Street
Orange City, IA 51041

(712) 737-4606

District: MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
9^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,247

Students who attend MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School
High:	MOC-Floyd Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 457

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.9%

Hispanic:

23.2%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School ranks better than 98.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.99. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.9%), Hispanic (23.2%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School is $11,247.

Schooldigger Rankings:

MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District 11^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	80.26	55^th	626	91.2%
2013	73.86	104^th	624	83.3%
2014	77.27	86^th	603	85.7%
2015	82.94	39^th	616	93.7%
2016	85.32	30^th	599	95.0%
2017	88.19	11^th	574	98.1%
2018	89.81	10^th	567	98.2%
2019	94.62	2^nd	603	99.7%
2021	95.20	4^th	567	99.3%
2022	92.78	5^th	574	99.1%
2023	89.98	13^th	565	97.7%
2024	90.99	9^th	557	98.4%

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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 MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	387	1	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1996	387	1	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1997	389	2	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
1998	389	4	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1999	409	3	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
2000	416	6	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	-32	401
2001	381	3	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2002	370	6	9	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	402
2003	370	6	9	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	402
2004	344	7	7	24	4	n/a	n/a	0	386
2005	325	6	7	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	369
2006	330	5	5	40	3	n/a	n/a	0	383
2007	341	4	6	46	2	n/a	n/a	0	399
2008	327	3	6	57	3	n/a	n/a	0	396
2009	337	5	8	49	2	n/a	n/a	0	401
2010	320	4	7	67	1	0	6	0	405
2011	350	8	8	64	0	0	10	0	440
2012	325	7	8	57	3	0	7	0	407
2013	338	4	10	49	2	0	8	0	411
2014	336	4	8	71	2	0	6	0	427
2015	333	6	7	79	3	0	8	0	436
2016	356	9	6	82	0	0	7	0	460
2017	327	8	5	76	1	0	6	0	423
2018	336	8	9	84	0	0	5	0	442
2019	354	6	8	88	1	0	4	0	461
2020	348	4	8	89	3	1	3	0	456
2021	337	4	9	91	1	0	5	0	447
2022	327	3	6	96	1	0	8	0	441
2023	333	2	7	106	0	1	8	0	457

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 MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	398	26.8	14.9	11.6
1996	398	26.8	14.9	11.6
1997	404	22.0	18.4	10.4
1998	403	22.0	18.3	9.9
1999	421	21.0	20.0	15.2
2000	401	20.0	20.1	17.6
2001	403	24.0	16.8	16.1
2002	402	27.7	14.5	13.4
2003	402	27.7	14.5	13.4
2004	386	27.7	13.9	15.3
2005	369	26.0	14.2	15.4
2006	383	24.0	16.0	21.4
2007	399	28.5	14.0	25.3
2008	396	29.5	13.4	23.2
2009	401	28.5	14.1	23.4
2010	405	28.5	14.2	28.4
2011	440	30.0	14.6	30.7
2012	407	30.0	13.5	30.5
2013	411	29.7	13.8	24.8
2014	427	30.7	13.8	29.7
2015	436	31.0	14.0	26.8
2016	460	32.0	14.3	26.5
2017	423	32.7	12.9	24.1
2018	442	29.1	15.1	24.9
2019	461	29.9	15.4	30.4
2020	456	31.2	14.6	32.7
2021	447	32.6	13.7	23.7
2022	441	33.0	13.3	25.2
2023	457	33.0	13.8	31.1

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 MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	398	26.8	14.9	11.6
1996	398	26.8	14.9	11.6
1997	404	22.0	18.4	10.4
1998	403	22.0	18.3	9.9
1999	421	21.0	20.0	15.2
2000	401	20.0	20.1	17.6
2001	403	24.0	16.8	16.1
2002	402	27.7	14.5	13.4
2003	402	27.7	14.5	13.4
2004	386	27.7	13.9	15.3
2005	369	26.0	14.2	15.4
2006	383	24.0	16.0	21.4
2007	399	28.5	14.0	25.3
2008	396	29.5	13.4	23.2
2009	401	28.5	14.1	23.4
2010	405	28.5	14.2	28.4
2011	440	30.0	14.6	30.7
2012	407	30.0	13.5	30.5
2013	411	29.7	13.8	24.8
2014	427	30.7	13.8	29.7
2015	436	31.0	14.0	26.8
2016	460	32.0	14.3	26.5
2017	423	32.7	12.9	24.1
2018	442	29.1	15.1	24.9
2019	461	29.9	15.4	30.4
2020	456	31.2	14.6	32.7
2021	447	32.6	13.7	23.7
2022	441	33.0	13.3	25.2
2023	457	33.0	13.8	31.1

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 MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$384 (3.4%)	$10,863 (96.6%)	$11,247

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 13^th of 565 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School)	94.4	97.3	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District)	93.5	98.2	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School)	94.4	93.2	1.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District)	90.3	95.6	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School)	96.9	94.4	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District)	97.4	95.4	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School)	95.3	90.1	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District)	87.7	89.8	2.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School)	92.5	91	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District)	94.1	93	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School)	91.3	82.1	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District)	91.5	87	4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	461	457	0.9%
African American	6	2	66.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	8	7	12.5%
Hispanic	88	106	20.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	354	333	5.9%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.4%	31.1%	0.7%

Schools Near MOC-Floyd Valley 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
MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 14th Street	Orange City	51041	Sioux County	MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 737-4606	457	33	13.8	31.1%	333 (72.9%)	2 (0.4%)	106 (23.2%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.8%)	91	9^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.4%		90	13^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.7%	4	91.8	93.9	91.1		93.8	91.3	85.7		83.0	$11,247	$384	$10,863
Kinsey Elementary School	Public	K-3	397 10th St SE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 722-1541	494	43	11.5	48.2%	246 (49.8%)	6 (1.2%)	228 (46.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)								(n/a)	78.7				81.5					$14,386	$459	$13,928
Sioux Center Intermediate School	Public	4-5	950 4th Ave NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 722-2987	240	15	15.5	40.4%	132 (55.0%)	7 (2.9%)	90 (37.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	50	330^th of 557 public elementary schools	40.8%		46.7	357^th of 565 public elementary schools	36.8%	27		72.6	69.2			75.2	65.0		60.0
Ireton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	303 Oak St	Ireton	51027	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 278-2374	120	13	9.2	55.0%	70 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (38.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)								(n/a)										$16,024	$1,616	$14,408
Boyden-Hull Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	818 Lincoln St.	Boyden	51234	Sioux County	Boyden-Hull Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 725-2381	312	22	14.3	37.8%	208 (66.7%)	2 (0.6%)	97 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	72.4	135^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.8%		71	155^th of 565 public elementary schools	72.6%	20	75.7	79.5	85.7	67.6	83.8	90.9	85.7	70.6	85.7	$12,756	$632	$12,124
Remsen-Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	511 Roosevelt St	Remsen	51050	Plymouth County	Remsen-Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 786-1101	136	9	15.1	33.8%	120 (88.2%)	2 (1.5%)	9 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	3 (2.2%)	72.4	134^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.9%		84	45^th of 565 public elementary schools	92.0%	89	69.2	90.0			69.2	90.0				$15,615	$382	$15,233
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 2nd Ave NW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-8121	308	22	14.0	55.8%	165 (53.6%)	19 (6.2%)	94 (30.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.2%)	16 (5.2%)	60.5	248^th of 557 public elementary schools	55.5%		60	247^th of 565 public elementary schools	56.3%	1	72.1	80.4	79.1		79.1	65.2	76.7		58.1	$11,638	$467	$11,173
Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 3rd Ave SE	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-4185	282	20	14.1	35.8%	203 (72.0%)	10 (3.5%)	37 (13.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.5%)	19 (6.7%)	69.1	172^nd of 557 public elementary schools	69.1%		73.9	128^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.3%	44	81.3	79.1	68.1		85.4	76.7	85.4		62.5	$11,634	$416	$11,219
East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 Normal College Ave	Sheldon	51201	O'Brien County	Sheldon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 324-4337	450	36	12.6	44.0%	331 (73.6%)	6 (1.3%)	87 (19.3%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	15 (3.3%)	91	10^th of 557 public elementary schools	98.2%		78.7	94^th of 565 public elementary schools	83.4%	84	90.2	97.5			92.2	88.8				$12,647	$270	$12,377
Kluckhohn Elementary School	Public	K-5	1338 Central Ave SE	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-7064	439	28	15.6	34.9%	334 (76.1%)	32 (7.3%)	42 (9.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.5%)	17 (3.9%)	59.8	257^th of 557 public elementary schools	53.9%		68.2	180^th of 565 public elementary schools	68.1%	77	66.2	81.4	63.9		75.3	87.1	72.2		65.3	$11,621	$470	$11,152

Frequently Asked Questions about MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School

How many students attend MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School.

Is MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School a good school?

Yes! MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools.

What district is MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School in?

MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District

What is the racial makeup of MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School?

Students at MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School are 73% White, 23% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School
High : MOC-Floyd Valley High School

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