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Moravia Elementary School

Summary:

Moravia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 158 students in grades PK-5 in the small town of Moravia, Iowa. The school is part of the Moravia Community School District, which is ranked 253 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Moravia Elementary School generally performs better than the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests, particularly in Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade Math proficiency rate was 79.2%, compared to the state average of 70.7%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 12.4 over the past three school years, which is lower than nearby schools. However, Moravia Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.68% to 53.8% over the past three years, suggesting it serves a relatively economically disadvantaged population.

While Moravia Elementary School outperforms the state average, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate area. Nearby schools like Lincoln Center and Blakesburg Elementary have higher test scores and rankings, indicating that Moravia Elementary could learn from their best practices. Additionally, Moravia Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined from 206 out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 318 out of 557 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may need to identify areas for improvement to maintain its competitive position.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 507 N Trussell Ave
       Moravia, IA  52571

(641) 724-3241

District: Moravia Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,986 Help


Students who attend Moravia Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Moravia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
African American:
1.3%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Moravia Elementary School ranks worse than 57.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), African American (1.3%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moravia Elementary School is 9.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moravia Elementary School is $11,986.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Moravia Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moravia Community School District 253rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Moravia Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 35.73 488th 626 22.0%
2013 28.18 526th 624 15.7%
2014 40.60 447th 603 25.9%
2015 59.88 280th 616 54.5%
2016 49.81 372nd 599 37.9%
2017 67.52 206th 574 64.1%
2018 58.22 273rd 567 51.9%
2019 41.26 398th 603 34.0%
2021 38.27 396th 567 30.2%
2022 60.30 241st 574 58.0%
2023 71.00 156th 565 72.4%
2024 51.77 318th 557 42.9%
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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 Moravia Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 227 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1989 226 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1990 220 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1991 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1992 223 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1993 225 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1994 203 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1995 212 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1996 212 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1997 208 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1998 182 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1999 172 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2000 187 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a -14 178
2001 176 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2002 181 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2003 181 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2004 169 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2005 199 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 204
2006 188 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2007 193 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2008 200 4 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 210
2009 206 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2010 213 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 219
2011 225 4 0 5 0 0 3 0 237
2012 212 7 0 5 0 0 3 0 227
2013 210 7 0 4 0 0 4 0 225
2014 218 7 0 4 0 0 4 0 233
2015 218 5 0 4 0 0 3 0 230
2016 199 4 0 1 0 0 3 0 207
2017 200 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 208
2018 202 2 0 1 0 0 5 0 210
2019 197 2 0 1 0 0 4 0 204
2020 190 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 198
2021 187 3 0 0 0 0 7 0 197
2022 157 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 162
2023 153 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 158

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 Moravia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 227 16.7 13.5 40.1
1989 226 17.5 12.9 31.4
1990 220 16.5 13.3 29.5
1991 235 18.7 12.5 39.6
1992 223 20.0 11.1 45.3
1993 225 18.8 12.0 40.4
1994 203 17.3 11.7 46.3
1995 212 16.3 13.0 34.4
1996 212 16.3 13.0 34.4
1997 212 12.0 17.7 41
1998 186 10.0 18.6 48.4
1999 179 10.5 17.0 58.1
2000 178 13.9 12.8 38
2001 182 23.0 7.9 42.3
2002 182 16.9 10.8 40.7
2003 182 16.9 10.8 40.7
2004 171 17.0 10.1 43.3
2005 204 16.0 12.8 50
2006 191 16.8 11.4 46.1
2007 194 17.2 11.3 46.9
2008 210 16.2 13.0 51
2009 212 16.3 13.0 54.7
2010 219 16.2 13.4 55.3
2011 237 17.7 13.3 58.2
2012 227 17.7 12.8 45.8
2013 225 19.7 11.4 52.4
2014 233 18.1 12.8 51.5
2015 230 20.0 11.5 52.2
2016 207 19.0 10.8 47.8
2017 208 19.2 10.8 45.7
2018 210 14.9 14.0 45.7
2019 204 15.2 13.4 48.5
2020 198 15.1 13.1 49
2021 197 15.8 12.4 46.2
2022 162 16.2 10.0 45.7
2023 158 16.9 9.3 53.8

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 Moravia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 227 16.7 13.5 40.1
1989 226 17.5 12.9 31.4
1990 220 16.5 13.3 29.5
1991 235 18.7 12.5 39.6
1992 223 20.0 11.1 45.3
1993 225 18.8 12.0 40.4
1994 203 17.3 11.7 46.3
1995 212 16.3 13.0 34.4
1996 212 16.3 13.0 34.4
1997 212 12.0 17.7 41
1998 186 10.0 18.6 48.4
1999 179 10.5 17.0 58.1
2000 178 13.9 12.8 38
2001 182 23.0 7.9 42.3
2002 182 16.9 10.8 40.7
2003 182 16.9 10.8 40.7
2004 171 17.0 10.1 43.3
2005 204 16.0 12.8 50
2006 191 16.8 11.4 46.1
2007 194 17.2 11.3 46.9
2008 210 16.2 13.0 51
2009 212 16.3 13.0 54.7
2010 219 16.2 13.4 55.3
2011 237 17.7 13.3 58.2
2012 227 17.7 12.8 45.8
2013 225 19.7 11.4 52.4
2014 233 18.1 12.8 51.5
2015 230 20.0 11.5 52.2
2016 207 19.0 10.8 47.8
2017 208 19.2 10.8 45.7
2018 210 14.9 14.0 45.7
2019 204 15.2 13.4 48.5
2020 198 15.1 13.1 49
2021 197 15.8 12.4 46.2
2022 162 16.2 10.0 45.7
2023 158 16.9 9.3 53.8

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 Moravia Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $773 (6.4%) $11,212 (93.5%) $11,986

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Moravia Elementary School

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 398th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 156th of 565 Elementary schools
 38.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moravia Elementary School)65.461.1
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moravia Community School District)65.461.1
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Moravia Elementary School)73.183.3
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Moravia Community School District)73.183.3
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Moravia Elementary School)61.592.3
 30.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Moravia Community School District)61.592.3
 30.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Moravia Elementary School)76.984.6
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Moravia Community School District)76.984.6
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Moravia Elementary School)74.180.8
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Moravia Community School District)74.180.8
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Moravia Elementary School)81.576.9
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Moravia Community School District)81.576.9
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students204158
 22.5%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White197153
 22.3%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.5%53.8%
 5.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Moravia Elementary School

Students at Moravia Elementary School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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

High : Moravia High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Moravia Elementary School.

Moravia Elementary School ranks 318th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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