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Moulton Elementary School

Summary:

Moulton Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Moulton-Udell Community School District in Moulton, Iowa, with a student population of just 97 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite its small size, Moulton Elementary faces significant challenges. The school's academic performance, as measured by ISASP test scores, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are 10-30 percentage points lower than the state. Additionally, Moulton Elementary has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.7% to 65.22% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors, combined with the school's small size, may present unique challenges in terms of resources, staffing, and programming.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Blakesburg Elementary and Moravia Elementary, Moulton Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's declining academic performance over the past few years, with proficiency rates dropping in several subject areas, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and overall school quality.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 305 E 8th
       Moulton, IA  52572

(641) 642-3665

District: Moulton-Udell Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
441st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,781 Help


Students who attend Moulton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Moulton-Udell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  97

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.9%
Hispanic:
1.0%
Two or more races:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Moulton Elementary School ranks worse than 79.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.9%), Hispanic (1%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moulton Elementary School is 8.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moulton Elementary School is $11,781.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Moulton-Udell Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moulton-Udell Community School District 299th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Moulton Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 80.73 50th 626 92.0%
2013 63.62 234th 624 62.5%
2014 30.68 488th 603 19.1%
2015 23.20 519th 616 15.7%
2016 29.46 485th 599 19.0%
2017 26.67 468th 574 18.5%
2018 36.32 415th 567 26.8%
2019 31.93 455th 603 24.5%
2021 33.21 420th 567 25.9%
2022 17.92 498th 574 13.2%
2023 26.84 454th 565 19.6%
2024 29.69 441st 557 20.8%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Moulton Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Moulton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 185 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 186
1989 197 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1990 199 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1991 200 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1992 165 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1993 168 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1994 172 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1995 160 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1996 160 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1997 165 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1998 170 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1999 158 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2000 164 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a -7 165
2001 161 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2002 154 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2003 154 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2004 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2005 154 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2006 143 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2007 136 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2008 124 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2009 119 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2010 118 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 126
2011 109 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 117
2012 117 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 123
2013 131 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 137
2014 133 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 136
2015 137 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 141
2016 139 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 142
2017 131 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 136
2018 105 1 0 2 6 0 2 0 116
2019 108 0 0 1 4 0 2 0 115
2020 94 1 0 2 0 0 5 0 102
2021 99 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 105
2022 89 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 92
2023 95 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 97

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 Moulton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 9.5 19.5 n/a
1989 199 1.0 199.0 32.2
1990 200 12.4 16.1 0
1991 202 12.0 16.8 31.7
1992 165 13.0 12.6 35.2
1993 170 12.1 14.0 32.9
1994 172 11.5 15.0 34.3
1995 164 10.6 15.5 36
1996 164 10.6 15.5 36
1997 172 11.6 14.8 34.9
1998 176 11.7 15.0 35.2
1999 166 11.7 14.2 44.6
2000 165 13.0 12.7 38.4
2001 170 9.0 18.9 42.4
2002 156 11.4 13.7 40.4
2003 156 11.4 13.7 40.4
2004 160 13.9 11.5 43.1
2005 155 13.1 11.8 43.9
2006 143 10.2 14.0 44.8
2007 137 11.9 11.5 34.3
2008 126 12.8 9.8 38.9
2009 122 12.8 9.5 41.8
2010 126 13.1 9.6 42.9
2011 117 10.0 11.7 51.3
2012 123 10.8 11.3 52.8
2013 137 10.5 12.9 56.9
2014 136 10.5 12.8 57.4
2015 141 10.0 14.1 46.8
2016 142 11.0 12.9 59.9
2017 136 10.8 12.5 55.1
2018 116 9.8 11.7 60.3
2019 115 9.8 11.6 60.9
2020 102 11.0 9.2 67.6
2021 105 10.8 9.6 62.9
2022 92 11.0 8.3 65.2
2023 97 10.8 8.9 56.7

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 Moulton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 9.5 19.5 n/a
1989 199 1.0 199.0 32.2
1990 200 12.4 16.1 0
1991 202 12.0 16.8 31.7
1992 165 13.0 12.6 35.2
1993 170 12.1 14.0 32.9
1994 172 11.5 15.0 34.3
1995 164 10.6 15.5 36
1996 164 10.6 15.5 36
1997 172 11.6 14.8 34.9
1998 176 11.7 15.0 35.2
1999 166 11.7 14.2 44.6
2000 165 13.0 12.7 38.4
2001 170 9.0 18.9 42.4
2002 156 11.4 13.7 40.4
2003 156 11.4 13.7 40.4
2004 160 13.9 11.5 43.1
2005 155 13.1 11.8 43.9
2006 143 10.2 14.0 44.8
2007 137 11.9 11.5 34.3
2008 126 12.8 9.8 38.9
2009 122 12.8 9.5 41.8
2010 126 13.1 9.6 42.9
2011 117 10.0 11.7 51.3
2012 123 10.8 11.3 52.8
2013 137 10.5 12.9 56.9
2014 136 10.5 12.8 57.4
2015 141 10.0 14.1 46.8
2016 142 11.0 12.9 59.9
2017 136 10.8 12.5 55.1
2018 116 9.8 11.7 60.3
2019 115 9.8 11.6 60.9
2020 102 11.0 9.2 67.6
2021 105 10.8 9.6 62.9
2022 92 11.0 8.3 65.2
2023 97 10.8 8.9 56.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Moulton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $768 (6.5%) $11,012 (93.5%) $11,781

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Moulton 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 455th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 454th of 565 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moulton Elementary School)31.363.6
 32.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moulton-Udell Community School District)31.363.6
 32.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Moulton Elementary School)43.863.6
 19.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Moulton-Udell Community School District)43.863.6
 19.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Moulton Elementary School)6081.8
 21.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Moulton-Udell Community School District)6081.8
 21.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Moulton Elementary School)66.763.6
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Moulton-Udell Community School District)66.763.6
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Moulton Elementary School)46.266.7
 20.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Moulton-Udell Community School District)46.266.7
 20.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Moulton Elementary School)61.533.3
 28.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Moulton-Udell Community School District)61.533.3
 28.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Moulton Elementary School)8046.2
 33.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Moulton-Udell Community School District)8046.2
 33.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Moulton Elementary School)8038.5
 41.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Moulton-Udell Community School District)8038.5
 41.5%
   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 Students11597
 15.7%
African American00
American Indian40
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White10895
 12%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.9%56.7%
 4.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Moulton Elementary School

Students at Moulton Elementary School are 98% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 97 students attended Moulton Elementary School.

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

High : Moulton-Udell High School

Moulton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.8% of Iowa elementary schools.


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