Missouri Valley Elementary

Q: Is Missouri Valley Elementary a good school?

Missouri Valley Elementary ranks 403 rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Missouri Valley Elementary is a public elementary school serving 361 students in grades PK-5 in Missouri Valley, Iowa, which is part of the Missouri Valley Community School District.

The school has shown mixed academic performance in recent years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts below the state average but Mathematics proficiency rates above the state average in 2023-2024. Compared to nearby schools like Tri-Center Elementary and Underwood Elementary, which have consistently higher proficiency rates, Missouri Valley Elementary's performance is in the middle range. The school has also seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 36.39% in 2020-2021 to 45.43% in 2022-2023, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than others.

Missouri Valley Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 412 out of 603 Iowa elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 403 out of 557 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 12.6 in recent years, which is comparable to nearby schools. By examining the practices and strategies of the higher-performing nearby schools, Missouri Valley Elementary may be able to identify opportunities for improvement and better support the academic and social-emotional needs of its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

602 North 9th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555

(712) 642-2706

District: Missouri Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
403^rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,884

Students who attend Missouri Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Missouri Valley Middle School
High:	Missouri Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 361

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Missouri Valley Elementary ranks worse than 72.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.1%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Missouri Valley Elementary is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Missouri Valley Elementary employs 29.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Missouri Valley Elementary is $13,884.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Missouri Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Missouri Valley Community School District 206^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Missouri Valley Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	55.37	330^th	626	47.3%
2013	48.86	388^th	624	37.8%
2014	31.57	485^th	603	19.6%
2015	31.90	489^th	616	20.6%
2016	31.42	482^nd	599	19.5%
2017	32.13	448^th	574	22.0%
2018	26.02	462^nd	567	18.5%
2019	38.88	412^th	603	31.7%
2021	57.44	260^th	567	54.1%
2022	58.46	258^th	574	55.1%
2023	57.66	260^th	565	54.0%
2024	36.69	403^rd	557	27.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Review counts

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75%

25%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Saturday, March 3, 2018

Missouri Valley Elementary has very dedicated teachers that ensure their students needs are being met. I’ve never seen such dedicated teachers. So proud to be a part of this district. Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, March 1, 2018

Great staff that really cares for their students. Missouri Valley Elementary puts great effort into researching and implementing a curriculum that is based on best practices and meets the needs of their students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Missouri Valley Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	260	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
1989	254	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
1990	234	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
1991	226	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	228
1992	214	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1993	213	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1994	218	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
1995	227	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
1996	227	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
1997	227	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
1998	214	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1999	411	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2000	445	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	-32	420
2001	392	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2002	391	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
2003	391	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
2004	358	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2005	364	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	368
2006	365	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	369
2007	355	2	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	366
2008	374	5	1	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	389
2009	373	5	1	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	391
2010	352	2	2	11	1	0	5	0	373
2011	341	2	2	14	1	0	7	0	367
2012	323	3	1	16	2	0	4	0	349
2013	348	2	1	18	2	0	4	0	375
2014	344	2	1	17	2	0	11	0	377
2015	323	2	1	10	3	0	2	0	341
2016	329	1	0	15	2	0	5	0	352
2017	305	0	3	16	0	0	3	0	327
2018	303	2	1	14	0	0	7	0	327
2019	297	2	0	8	2	0	7	0	316
2020	321	1	1	9	0	0	5	0	337
2021	341	4	1	14	1	0	10	0	371
2022	353	3	1	12	1	0	15	0	385
2023	329	3	1	11	2	1	14	0	361

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 Missouri Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	15.0	17.4	19.5
1989	254	17.2	14.7	21.7
1990	235	14.2	16.5	23.8
1991	228	14.2	16.0	23.2
1992	214	14.0	15.2	29.4
1993	214	14.2	15.1	28.5
1994	220	14.2	15.5	34.1
1995	230	12.0	19.2	27.4
1996	230	12.0	19.2	27.4
1997	227	14.0	16.2	26.9
1998	214	15.0	14.3	32.7
1999	417	24.9	16.7	37.4
2000	420	24.9	16.9	28.8
2001	398	21.0	19.0	32.2
2002	391	23.3	16.8	32.2
2003	391	23.3	16.8	32.2
2004	363	27.0	13.4	35.3
2005	368	26.1	14.1	37.8
2006	369	24.4	15.1	38.2
2007	366	27.0	13.6	39.6
2008	389	28.0	13.9	36.5
2009	391	29.0	13.5	39.6
2010	373	28.0	13.3	39.7
2011	367	27.0	13.5	40.1
2012	349	26.0	13.4	41.8
2013	375	24.7	15.1	44
2014	377	26.6	14.1	43.8
2015	341	26.0	13.1	45.5
2016	352	25.0	14.0	42.9
2017	327	27.1	12.0	42.2
2018	327	26.6	12.2	41
2019	316	26.3	11.9	45.3
2020	337	27.2	12.3	42.4
2021	371	29.3	12.6	36.4
2022	385	30.7	12.5	42.3
2023	361	29.7	12.1	45.4

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 Missouri Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	15.0	17.4	19.5
1989	254	17.2	14.7	21.7
1990	235	14.2	16.5	23.8
1991	228	14.2	16.0	23.2
1992	214	14.0	15.2	29.4
1993	214	14.2	15.1	28.5
1994	220	14.2	15.5	34.1
1995	230	12.0	19.2	27.4
1996	230	12.0	19.2	27.4
1997	227	14.0	16.2	26.9
1998	214	15.0	14.3	32.7
1999	417	24.9	16.7	37.4
2000	420	24.9	16.9	28.8
2001	398	21.0	19.0	32.2
2002	391	23.3	16.8	32.2
2003	391	23.3	16.8	32.2
2004	363	27.0	13.4	35.3
2005	368	26.1	14.1	37.8
2006	369	24.4	15.1	38.2
2007	366	27.0	13.6	39.6
2008	389	28.0	13.9	36.5
2009	391	29.0	13.5	39.6
2010	373	28.0	13.3	39.7
2011	367	27.0	13.5	40.1
2012	349	26.0	13.4	41.8
2013	375	24.7	15.1	44
2014	377	26.6	14.1	43.8
2015	341	26.0	13.1	45.5
2016	352	25.0	14.0	42.9
2017	327	27.1	12.0	42.2
2018	327	26.6	12.2	41
2019	316	26.3	11.9	45.3
2020	337	27.2	12.3	42.4
2021	371	29.3	12.6	36.4
2022	385	30.7	12.5	42.3
2023	361	29.7	12.1	45.4

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 Missouri Valley Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$739 (5.3%)	$13,145 (94.7%)	$13,884

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Missouri Valley Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 412^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 260^th of 565 Elementary schools	22.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri Valley Elementary)	70.2	64.4	5.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri Valley Community School District)	70.2	64.4	5.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri Valley Elementary)	72.3	79.5	7.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri Valley Community School District)	72.3	79.5	7.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri Valley Elementary)	61.4	64.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri Valley Community School District)	61.4	64.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri Valley Elementary)	57.9	81.5	23.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri Valley Community School District)	57.9	81.5	23.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri Valley Elementary)	63.2	78	14.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri Valley Community School District)	63.2	78	14.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri Valley Elementary)	64.9	68	3.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri Valley Community School District)	64.9	68	3.1%
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	316	361	14.2%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	8	11	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	297	329	10.8%
Two or More Races	7	14	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	45.4%	0.2%

Schools Near Missouri Valley Elementary

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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
Missouri Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	602 North 9th Street	Missouri Valley	51555	Harrison County	Missouri Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 642-2706	361	30	12.1	45.4%	329 (91.1%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.9%)	36.7	403^rd of 557 public elementary schools	27.6%		57.7	260^th of 565 public elementary schools	54.0%	143	41.9	59.2	65.4		72.1	56.3	82.7		63.5	$13,884	$739	$13,145
Logan-Magnolia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1200 N 2nd Ave	Logan	51546	Harrison County	Logan-Magnolia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 644-2168	418	28	15.0	33.3%	409 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	85.3	33^rd of 557 public elementary schools	94.1%		79.1	86^th of 565 public elementary schools	84.8%	53	80.9	90.4	81.3	86.8	91.5	90.4	89.6	84.2	77.1	$10,785	$259	$10,527
West Harrison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	410 Pine St	Mondamin	51557	Harrison County	West Harrison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 646-2016	161	11	14.5	54.7%	139 (86.3%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	33.3	426^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.5%		40.9	391^st of 565 public elementary schools	30.8%	35	46.2	73.9			69.2	65.2				$17,239	$855	$16,385
Woodbine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 Weare St	Woodbine	51579	Harrison County	Woodbine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 647-2440	250	17	14.8	34.8%	244 (97.6%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	59.2	262^nd of 557 public elementary schools	53.0%		44.7	368^th of 565 public elementary schools	34.9%	106	71.4	67.6			100.0	64.7				$11,153	$415	$10,738
Tri-Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	33980 310th St	Neola	51559	Pottawattamie County	Tri-Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 485-2211	352	30	11.7	32.1%	336 (95.5%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	72.3	136^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.6%		70.5	165^th of 565 public elementary schools	70.8%	29	71.7	78.6	83.7		89.1	76.8	83.7		65.1	$12,424	$248	$12,176
Underwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Third Street	Underwood	51576	Pottawattamie County	Underwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 566-2326	396	26	15.2	13.9%	379 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	82.7	55^th of 557 public elementary schools	90.1%		77.5	105^th of 565 public elementary schools	81.4%	50	78.7	87.8	77.8		90.2	85.7	87.3		76.2	$12,224	$377	$11,847
Carter Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Willow Drive	Carter Lake	51510	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 347-5876	361	28	12.6	71.7%	267 (74.0%)	32 (8.9%)	44 (12.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	13.1	498^th of 557 public elementary schools	10.6%		6.9	532^nd of 565 public elementary schools	5.8%	34	52.8	38.9	38.2		71.7	41.7	50.9		29.1	$20,698	$1,193	$19,505
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1603 Grand Ave	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6471	257	17	15.1	49.8%	214 (83.3%)	11 (4.3%)	20 (7.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.7%)	39.6	388^th of 557 public elementary schools	30.3%		41.3	390^th of 565 public elementary schools	31.0%	2	57.6	74.4	46.8		75.8	87.2	70.2		36.2	$19,301	$591	$18,710

Frequently Asked Questions about Missouri Valley Elementary

What schools do graduates of Missouri Valley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Missouri Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Missouri Valley Middle School
High : Missouri Valley High School

How many students attend Missouri Valley Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 361 students attended Missouri Valley Elementary.

Is Missouri Valley Elementary a good school?

Missouri Valley Elementary ranks 403^rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Missouri Valley Elementary in?

Missouri Valley Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Missouri Valley Elementary?

Students at Missouri Valley Elementary are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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