Washington Elementary School

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Washington Elementary School ranks 127 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 537 students. The school is part of the Mount Vernon Community School District, which is ranked 23 out of 309 districts in Iowa and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary School consistently performs well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 86% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 72.9%. In Mathematics, 84.1% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 72.7%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13:1 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than many of the nearby schools like Erskine Elementary School and Linn Grove Elementary School.

While Washington Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2020-2021 school year and a 4-star rating in most other years, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 89.76% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (20.3% in 2022-2023) compared to many of the nearby schools, which can be an indicator of socioeconomic status.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

615 5th Ave SW
Mount Vernon, IA 52314

(319) 895-6251

District: Mount Vernon Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
127^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,484

Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mount Vernon Middle School
High:	Mount Vernon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 537

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks better than 77.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), two or more races (5%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 13. (See more...)

Compare Washington Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $12,484.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Mount Vernon Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon Community School District 23^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	72.72	116^th	626	81.5%
2013	78.13	60^th	624	90.4%
2014	82.10	48^th	603	92.0%
2015	82.29	44^th	616	92.9%
2016	78.92	75^th	599	87.5%
2017	71.96	153^rd	574	73.3%
2018	80.50	62^nd	567	89.1%
2019	68.66	181^st	603	70.0%
2021	87.60	33^rd	567	94.2%
2022	73.22	132^nd	574	77.0%
2023	79.36	83^rd	565	85.3%
2024	72.78	127^th	557	77.2%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	400	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1989	393	1	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1990	434	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1991	449	2	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1992	474	0	6	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	483
1993	504	0	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	513
1994	492	0	4	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	501
1995	500	0	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	507
1996	500	0	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	507
1997	501	3	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	508
1998	505	5	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	519
1999	474	4	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	483
2000	520	8	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	-39	494
2001	470	5	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
2002	446	9	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	461
2003	446	9	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	461
2004	471	7	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
2005	482	9	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
2006	500	8	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	517
2007	528	7	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
2008	489	5	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	505
2009	454	7	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	471
2010	457	8	6	8	2	0	0	0	481
2011	493	7	7	14	2	1	1	0	525
2012	490	2	7	17	6	0	4	0	526
2013	509	4	6	17	1	0	8	0	545
2014	520	4	5	14	0	0	11	0	554
2015	496	5	5	10	0	0	10	0	526
2016	510	3	4	13	0	0	13	0	543
2017	506	4	3	15	0	1	19	0	548
2018	530	3	3	12	1	1	21	0	571
2019	505	3	5	16	2	0	24	0	555
2020	494	4	3	16	1	0	23	0	541
2021	469	2	2	22	0	0	23	0	518
2022	483	3	1	24	0	0	30	0	541
2023	482	2	1	25	0	0	27	0	537

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	403	20.1	20.0	11.9
1989	401	20.7	19.3	10.2
1990	439	21.3	20.6	11.4
1991	459	22.3	20.5	8.1
1992	483	23.0	21.0	6.8
1993	513	26.9	19.1	8
1994	501	25.9	19.3	8
1995	507	29.1	17.4	9.7
1996	507	29.1	17.4	9.7
1997	508	29.1	17.5	8.7
1998	519	28.6	18.1	9.1
1999	483	28.1	17.2	11.2
2000	494	25.8	19.1	10.9
2001	481	29.1	16.5	11.6
2002	461	35.4	13.0	12.6
2003	461	35.4	13.0	12.6
2004	484	32.8	14.8	15.3
2005	497	38.3	13.0	12.3
2006	517	35.3	14.6	13
2007	543	34.0	16.0	13.3
2008	505	31.1	16.2	16.4
2009	471	27.9	16.9	13.6
2010	481	27.0	17.8	19.3
2011	525	29.9	17.5	16.8
2012	526	31.3	16.8	18.4
2013	545	32.4	16.8	17.1
2014	554	32.0	17.3	13.7
2015	526	35.0	15.0	12.5
2016	543	35.0	15.5	13.4
2017	548	35.6	15.3	13.7
2018	571	35.8	15.9	15.1
2019	555	34.9	15.9	15.7
2020	541	35.9	15.0	16.5
2021	518	37.0	14.0	16.2
2022	541	37.2	14.5	16.8
2023	537	41.0	13.0	20.3

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	403	20.1	20.0	11.9
1989	401	20.7	19.3	10.2
1990	439	21.3	20.6	11.4
1991	459	22.3	20.5	8.1
1992	483	23.0	21.0	6.8
1993	513	26.9	19.1	8
1994	501	25.9	19.3	8
1995	507	29.1	17.4	9.7
1996	507	29.1	17.4	9.7
1997	508	29.1	17.5	8.7
1998	519	28.6	18.1	9.1
1999	483	28.1	17.2	11.2
2000	494	25.8	19.1	10.9
2001	481	29.1	16.5	11.6
2002	461	35.4	13.0	12.6
2003	461	35.4	13.0	12.6
2004	484	32.8	14.8	15.3
2005	497	38.3	13.0	12.3
2006	517	35.3	14.6	13
2007	543	34.0	16.0	13.3
2008	505	31.1	16.2	16.4
2009	471	27.9	16.9	13.6
2010	481	27.0	17.8	19.3
2011	525	29.9	17.5	16.8
2012	526	31.3	16.8	18.4
2013	545	32.4	16.8	17.1
2014	554	32.0	17.3	13.7
2015	526	35.0	15.0	12.5
2016	543	35.0	15.5	13.4
2017	548	35.6	15.3	13.7
2018	571	35.8	15.9	15.1
2019	555	34.9	15.9	15.7
2020	541	35.9	15.0	16.5
2021	518	37.0	14.0	16.2
2022	541	37.2	14.5	16.8
2023	537	41.0	13.0	20.3

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 Washington Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$338 (2.7%)	$12,146 (97.3%)	$12,484

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 181^st of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 83^rd of 565 Elementary schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)	78.8	82.5	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Community School District)	78.8	82.5	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)	72.5	86.4	13.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Community School District)	72.5	86.4	13.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)	80	86.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Community School District)	80	86.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)	78.2	80	1.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Community School District)	78.2	80	1.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	555	537	3.2%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	16	25	56.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	505	482	4.6%
Two or More Races	24	27	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.7%	20.3%	4.6%

Schools Near Washington Elementary School

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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
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	615 5th Ave SW	Mount Vernon	52314	Linn County	Mount Vernon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 895-6251	537	41	13.0	20.3%	482 (89.8%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.0%)	72.8	127^th of 557 public elementary schools	77.2%		79.4	83^rd of 565 public elementary schools	85.3%	44	68.7	86.0			81.8	84.1				$12,484	$338	$12,146
Lisbon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	235 W School St	Lisbon	52253	Linn County	Lisbon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 455-2659	415	29	14.2	18.1%	391 (94.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	67.7	180^th of 557 public elementary schools	67.7%		72	145^th of 565 public elementary schools	74.3%	35	75.8	74.6	85.5	84.9	88.7	69.8	70.9	75.5	70.9	$13,503	$249	$13,254
Lakeview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	111 N Chabal St	Solon	52333	Johnson County	Solon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 624-3401	488	31	15.9	6.6%	452 (92.6%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.0%)								(n/a)	71.2				80.8					$13,616	$300	$13,315
Solon Intermediate	Public	4-5	200 West 5th St.	Solon	52333	Johnson County	Solon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 624-3401	215	11	19.9	8.4%	202 (94.0%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	55.7	293^rd of 557 public elementary schools	47.4%		62.7	220^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.1%	73		69.5	75.9			71.6	66.7		69.4	$10,929	$107	$10,821
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-6	609 125th St.	Mechanicsville	52306	Cedar County	North Cedar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 432-6933	159	12	13.3	50.9%	151 (95.0%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	70.2	160^th of 557 public elementary schools	71.3%		70.7	161^st of 565 public elementary schools	71.5%	1	70.6	90.9	66.7	77.8	88.2	95.2	73.7	94.4	55.6	$16,868	$1,178	$15,689
Springville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	158 5th St. N.	Springville	52336	Linn County	Springville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 854-6195	253	18	14.1	24.9%	244 (96.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	75.8	106^th of 557 public elementary schools	81.0%		65.5	197^th of 565 public elementary schools	65.1%	91	76.9	87.1	75.0	88.5	94.9	80.6	78.1	88.5	59.4	$11,511	$346	$11,165
Erskine Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 36th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2364	293	21	14.0		211 (72.0%)	28 (9.6%)	13 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (13.7%)	57.5	275^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.6%		51.4	315^th of 565 public elementary schools	44.2%	40	63.4	60.5	81.1		80.5	67.4	75.5		69.8	$13,427	$249	$13,178
Linn Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2301 50th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 730-3500	412	33	12.3	39.3%	300 (72.8%)	32 (7.8%)	30 (7.3%)	13 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.0%)	57.2	280^th of 557 public elementary schools	49.7%		50.6	320^th of 565 public elementary schools	43.4%	40	73.4	72.6			79.7	69.9				$13,263	$642	$12,621
Francis Marion Intermediate School	Public	3-4	2301 3rd Ave	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 373-4766	269	22	12.3	45.0%	214 (79.6%)	15 (5.6%)	19 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.4%)	57.7	273^rd of 557 public elementary schools	51.0%		62.9	218^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.4%	55	68.0	75.6			73.5	78.8				$14,179	$100	$14,080
Starry Elementary School	Public	K-2	700 S 15th Street	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 377-4698	252	20	12.7	50.0%	202 (80.2%)	20 (7.9%)	7 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.7%)								(n/a)										$13,914	$720	$13,195

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary School

What district is Washington Elementary School in?

Mount Vernon Community School District

What schools do graduates of Washington Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Mount Vernon Middle School
High : Mount Vernon High School

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 537 students attended Washington Elementary School.

Is Washington Elementary School a good school?

Washington Elementary School ranks 127^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary School?

Students at Washington Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

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