Mormon Trail Elementary School

Summary:

Mormon Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Humeston, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 127 students. The school is part of the Mormon Trail Community School District, which is ranked 296 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's test scores are generally below the state average across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 47.1% to 78.6%, compared to the state average of 64.2% to 74.5%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 35.3% to 71.4%, compared to the state average of 70.7% to 76.3%. Additionally, Mormon Trail Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50% to 61.42% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as North Elementary School (part of the Central Decatur Community School District), Mormon Trail Elementary School generally performs worse on standardized tests, with lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Over the past several years, the school's statewide ranking has also been declining, suggesting that it is not keeping pace with the performance of other elementary schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 403 S Front St
       Humeston, IA  50123


(641) 877-2521

District: Mormon Trail Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
459th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,641 Help


Students who attend Mormon Trail Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  127

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.5%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Two or more races:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mormon Trail Elementary School ranks worse than 82.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mormon Trail Elementary School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Compare Mormon Trail Elementary School employs 12.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mormon Trail Elementary School is $14,641.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Mormon Trail Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mormon Trail Community School District 296th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mormon Trail Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 17.43 571st 626 8.8%
2013 21.70 553rd 624 11.4%
2014 31.10 486th 603 19.4%
2015 35.30 471st 616 23.5%
2016 40.55 433rd 599 27.7%
2017 34.70 436th 574 24.0%
2018 29.47 449th 567 20.8%
2019 27.54 483rd 603 19.9%
2021 44.51 352nd 567 37.9%
2022 41.33 386th 574 32.8%
2023 44.98 367th 565 35.0%
2024 24.01 459th 557 17.6%
See the entire list of Iowa Elementary School Rankings!

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

Mormon Trail Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mormon Trail Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1989 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1990 178 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1991 199 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1992 170 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1993 172 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1994 175 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1995 167 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1996 167 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1997 157 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1998 161 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1999 149 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2000 174 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a -13 163
2001 159 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2002 153 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2003 153 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2004 144 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 149
2005 129 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 133
2006 129 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 131
2007 121 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 123
2008 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2009 120 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2010 117 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 118
2011 116 1 0 1 3 0 3 0 124
2012 129 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 133
2013 129 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 136
2014 138 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 144
2015 136 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 141
2016 144 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 151
2017 133 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 140
2018 142 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 152
2019 130 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 135
2020 125 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 130
2021 109 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 113
2022 111 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 116
2023 120 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 127

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 Mormon Trail Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 182 11.0 16.5 40.7
1989 170 1.1 154.5 40.6
1990 179 12.1 14.7 0
1991 200 12.3 16.2 35.5
1992 171 9.0 19.0 40.9
1993 174 10.3 16.9 47.7
1994 175 14.0 12.5 62.3
1995 170 15.0 11.3 52.4
1996 170 15.0 11.3 52.4
1997 159 16.0 9.9 56
1998 163 18.0 9.1 55.8
1999 152 15.3 9.9 64.5
2000 163 16.4 9.9 60.8
2001 159 16.6 9.6 60.4
2002 155 16.2 9.6 57.4
2003 155 16.2 9.6 57.4
2004 149 15.2 9.8 57
2005 133 14.8 9.0 63.9
2006 131 14.8 8.9 63.4
2007 123 11.6 10.6 59.3
2008 123 12.0 10.3 57.7
2009 120 12.0 10.0 52.5
2010 118 12.8 9.2 46.6
2011 124 12.0 10.3 50
2012 133 10.6 12.5 57.9
2013 136 9.1 14.8 56.6
2014 144 9.4 15.2 63.2
2015 141 12.0 11.7 64.5
2016 151 12.0 12.5 54.3
2017 140 12.2 11.4 57.1
2018 152 11.7 12.9 58.6
2019 135 11.4 11.8 64.4
2020 130 12.4 10.4 56.9
2021 113 12.9 8.7 54.9
2022 116 13.9 8.3 50
2023 127 12.1 10.4 61.4

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 Mormon Trail Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 182 11.0 16.5 40.7
1989 170 1.1 154.5 40.6
1990 179 12.1 14.7 0
1991 200 12.3 16.2 35.5
1992 171 9.0 19.0 40.9
1993 174 10.3 16.9 47.7
1994 175 14.0 12.5 62.3
1995 170 15.0 11.3 52.4
1996 170 15.0 11.3 52.4
1997 159 16.0 9.9 56
1998 163 18.0 9.1 55.8
1999 152 15.3 9.9 64.5
2000 163 16.4 9.9 60.8
2001 159 16.6 9.6 60.4
2002 155 16.2 9.6 57.4
2003 155 16.2 9.6 57.4
2004 149 15.2 9.8 57
2005 133 14.8 9.0 63.9
2006 131 14.8 8.9 63.4
2007 123 11.6 10.6 59.3
2008 123 12.0 10.3 57.7
2009 120 12.0 10.0 52.5
2010 118 12.8 9.2 46.6
2011 124 12.0 10.3 50
2012 133 10.6 12.5 57.9
2013 136 9.1 14.8 56.6
2014 144 9.4 15.2 63.2
2015 141 12.0 11.7 64.5
2016 151 12.0 12.5 54.3
2017 140 12.2 11.4 57.1
2018 152 11.7 12.9 58.6
2019 135 11.4 11.8 64.4
2020 130 12.4 10.4 56.9
2021 113 12.9 8.7 54.9
2022 116 13.9 8.3 50
2023 127 12.1 10.4 61.4

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 Mormon Trail Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,026 (7.0%) $13,616 (93.0%) $14,641

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mormon Trail 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 483rd of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 367th of 565 Elementary schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Elementary School)57.156.3
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Community School District)57.156.3
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Elementary School)61.987.5
 25.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Community School District)61.987.5
 25.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Elementary School)31.350
 18.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Community School District)31.350
 18.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Elementary School)31.335.7
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Community School District)31.335.7
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Elementary School)83.378.6
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Community School District)83.378.6
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Elementary School)5035.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Community School District)5035.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Elementary School)68.888.2
 19.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mormon Trail Community School District)68.888.2
 19.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Elementary School)62.583.3
 20.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mormon Trail Community School District)62.583.3
 20.8%
   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 Students135127
 5.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White130120
 7.7%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.4%61.4%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mormon Trail Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 127 students attended Mormon Trail Elementary School.

Mormon Trail Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.6% of Iowa elementary schools.

Students at Mormon Trail Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Mormon Trail Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School


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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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