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Mount Ayr Elementary

Summary:

Mount Ayr Elementary is a public elementary school in Mount Ayr, Iowa, serving 339 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Mount Ayr Community School District. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally lower than state averages, except for 5th and 6th-grade ELA. Compared to nearby Lamoni Elementary School and Diagonal Elementary School, Mount Ayr Elementary's performance has been inconsistent.

Mount Ayr Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36% to 51.06% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby Lamoni Elementary School but lower than Diagonal Elementary School. The school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, comparable to the nearby schools. However, Mount Ayr Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 52 out of 567 Iowa elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 253 out of 557 in 2023-2024, coinciding with a drop in its overall SchoolDigger rating.

The analysis reveals that Mount Ayr Elementary has a more homogeneous student population compared to Lamoni Elementary School, which has a more diverse student body. Diagonal Elementary School, which is closer in proximity to Mount Ayr Elementary, has an even more homogeneous white student population. These differences in student demographics may contribute to the varying academic performance observed across the schools, though the school's performance is not directly related to its racial makeup.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 607 E Jefferson
       Mount Ayr, IA  50854

(641) 464-0537

District: Mount Ayr Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,706 Help


Students who attend Mount Ayr Elementary usually attend:

High:    Mount Ayr High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Hispanic:
2.4%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mount Ayr Elementary ranks better than 54.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Ayr Elementary is $17,706.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mount Ayr Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Mount Ayr Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Ayr Community School District 82nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Ayr Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 67.20 185th 626 70.4%
2013 53.66 341st 624 45.4%
2014 70.58 156th 603 74.1%
2015 63.59 253rd 616 58.9%
2016 68.22 197th 599 67.1%
2017 70.49 174th 574 69.7%
2018 70.43 157th 567 72.3%
2019 83.88 61st 603 89.9%
2021 84.52 52nd 567 90.8%
2022 68.31 186th 574 67.6%
2023 51.42 316th 565 44.1%
2024 60.19 253rd 557 54.6%
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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 Mount Ayr Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 377 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1989 384 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1990 407 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1991 414 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1992 400 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1993 394 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1994 396 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1995 366 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1996 366 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1997 374 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1998 352 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 355 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2000 379 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a -27 355
2001 348 1 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2002 331 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 331 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 339 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2005 352 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2006 335 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2007 342 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2008 367 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2009 367 1 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2010 308 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 315
2011 317 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 324
2012 341 4 2 3 0 2 0 0 352
2013 347 3 1 3 0 2 0 0 356
2014 318 5 1 4 0 3 0 0 331
2015 332 5 1 6 0 4 0 0 348
2016 330 6 2 6 1 4 0 0 349
2017 327 6 1 6 1 1 0 0 342
2018 299 5 0 8 1 1 2 0 316
2019 290 3 0 6 1 1 0 0 301
2020 291 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 299
2021 270 3 2 6 0 0 1 0 282
2022 336 4 2 5 1 0 2 0 350
2023 321 5 3 8 0 0 2 0 339

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 Mount Ayr Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 27.8 13.7 37.3
1989 390 2.8 139.2 34.9
1990 412 28.5 14.4 0
1991 417 30.0 13.9 29
1992 403 27.0 14.9 28.5
1993 398 29.8 13.4 32.4
1994 398 29.3 13.6 32.9
1995 366 26.7 13.7 37.4
1996 366 26.7 13.7 37.4
1997 376 25.8 14.6 34
1998 355 28.2 12.6 30.1
1999 358 28.7 12.5 40.2
2000 355 22.0 16.1 35.6
2001 356 23.0 15.5 38.5
2002 336 29.6 11.4 45.5
2003 336 29.6 11.4 45.5
2004 344 33.0 10.4 45.1
2005 357 30.6 11.7 45.7
2006 338 24.8 13.6 45.6
2007 349 25.8 13.5 43.6
2008 376 29.3 12.8 38.6
2009 379 29.4 12.9 43
2010 315 28.5 11.0 48.9
2011 324 27.0 12.0 46.6
2012 352 27.5 12.8 48
2013 356 28.4 12.5 55.6
2014 331 28.3 11.6 50.5
2015 348 28.0 12.4 46.6
2016 349 28.0 12.4 47.9
2017 342 29.2 11.6 45.9
2018 316 25.7 12.2 39.6
2019 301 28.0 10.7 29.9
2020 299 26.8 11.1 46.2
2021 282 24.8 11.3 51.1
2022 350 25.8 13.5 36
2023 339 25.7 13.1 44.2

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 Mount Ayr Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 27.8 13.7 37.3
1989 390 2.8 139.2 34.9
1990 412 28.5 14.4 0
1991 417 30.0 13.9 29
1992 403 27.0 14.9 28.5
1993 398 29.8 13.4 32.4
1994 398 29.3 13.6 32.9
1995 366 26.7 13.7 37.4
1996 366 26.7 13.7 37.4
1997 376 25.8 14.6 34
1998 355 28.2 12.6 30.1
1999 358 28.7 12.5 40.2
2000 355 22.0 16.1 35.6
2001 356 23.0 15.5 38.5
2002 336 29.6 11.4 45.5
2003 336 29.6 11.4 45.5
2004 344 33.0 10.4 45.1
2005 357 30.6 11.7 45.7
2006 338 24.8 13.6 45.6
2007 349 25.8 13.5 43.6
2008 376 29.3 12.8 38.6
2009 379 29.4 12.9 43
2010 315 28.5 11.0 48.9
2011 324 27.0 12.0 46.6
2012 352 27.5 12.8 48
2013 356 28.4 12.5 55.6
2014 331 28.3 11.6 50.5
2015 348 28.0 12.4 46.6
2016 349 28.0 12.4 47.9
2017 342 29.2 11.6 45.9
2018 316 25.7 12.2 39.6
2019 301 28.0 10.7 29.9
2020 299 26.8 11.1 46.2
2021 282 24.8 11.3 51.1
2022 350 25.8 13.5 36
2023 339 25.7 13.1 44.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Ayr Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,168 (6.6%) $16,538 (93.4%) $17,706

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Ayr 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 61st of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 316th of 565 Elementary schools
 45.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Ayr Elementary)86.736.6
 50.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Ayr Community School District)86.736.6
 50.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mount Ayr Elementary)84.448.8
 35.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mount Ayr Community School District)84.448.8
 35.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Ayr Elementary)78.670.2
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Ayr Community School District)78.670.2
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mount Ayr Elementary)85.791.5
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mount Ayr Community School District)85.791.5
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Ayr Elementary)81.861.1
 20.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Ayr Community School District)81.861.1
 20.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mount Ayr Elementary)90.978.4
 12.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mount Ayr Community School District)90.978.4
 12.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Ayr Elementary)8075
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Ayr Community School District)8075
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mount Ayr Elementary)90.987.5
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mount Ayr Community School District)90.987.5
 3.4%
   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 Students301339
 12.6%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian03
Hispanic68
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White290321
 10.7%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.9%44.2%
 14.3%

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Students who attend Mount Ayr Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Mount Ayr High School

Mount Ayr Elementary ranks 253rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Mount Ayr Elementary are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Mount Ayr Elementary.


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