North Linn Elementary

Q: Is North Linn Elementary a good school?

North Linn Elementary ranks 175 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Linn Elementary is a public elementary school located in Troy Mills, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 274 students. The school is part of the North Linn Community School District, which is ranked 50 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Linn Elementary consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 89.5% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 69%. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years, ranking it among the top 30% of Iowa elementary schools. Additionally, North Linn Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 15.2 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.72% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools.

While North Linn Elementary outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as Westfield Elementary and Echo Hill Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic performance and high rankings, the school's consistent academic achievements, low student-teacher ratio, and moderate funding levels suggest a well-resourced and effective educational environment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA 52218-0200

(319) 224-3291

District: North Linn Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
175^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,811

Students who attend North Linn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	North-Linn Middle School
High:	North-Linn Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 280

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

Two or more races:

1.8%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Linn Elementary ranks better than 68.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.94. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.1%), two or more races (1.8%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Linn Elementary is 14. (See more...)

Compare North Linn Elementary employs 19.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Linn Elementary is $11,811.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Linn Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

North Linn Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Linn Community School District 50^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Linn Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	75.08	96^th	626	84.7%
2013	62.48	251^st	624	59.8%
2014	70.18	165^th	603	72.6%
2015	77.33	91^st	616	85.2%
2016	78.77	77^th	599	87.1%
2017	55.58	309^th	574	46.2%
2018	60.77	254^th	567	55.2%
2019	64.71	220^th	603	63.5%
2021	63.83	208^th	567	63.3%
2022	70.57	170^th	574	70.4%
2023	70.63	163^rd	565	71.2%
2024	68.94	175^th	557	68.6%

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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 North Linn Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	233	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1989	237	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
1990	205	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
1991	206	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1992	173	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
1993	170	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
1994	159	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1995	153	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1996	153	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1997	177	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1998	154	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
1999	158	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
2000	187	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-19	168
2001	168	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
2002	151	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2003	151	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2004	160	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
2005	147	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2006	162	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
2007	159	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2008	222	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2009	219	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
2010	176	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	182
2011	170	0	0	5	0	0	4	0	179
2012	168	0	0	3	0	0	4	0	175
2013	328	0	1	4	0	0	4	0	337
2014	332	0	1	4	0	0	2	0	339
2015	298	1	1	3	0	0	1	0	304
2016	279	1	1	1	0	0	2	0	284
2017	257	0	0	1	1	0	2	0	261
2018	234	1	0	0	0	0	6	0	241
2019	247	0	0	2	0	0	5	0	254
2020	265	1	0	0	0	0	5	0	271
2021	245	0	0	2	0	0	6	0	253
2022	245	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	248
2023	262	4	0	0	1	0	7	0	274
2024	269	4	1	1	0	0	5	0	280

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 North Linn Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	234	12.0	19.5	17.9
1989	239	1.2	199.1	17.2
1990	207	11.0	18.8	10.6
1991	208	10.0	20.8	8.7
1992	174	11.0	15.8	16.7
1993	172	9.6	17.9	15.1
1994	162	8.7	18.6	14.8
1995	155	6.5	23.8	14.2
1996	155	6.5	23.8	14.2
1997	177	8.0	22.1	23.2
1998	156	8.0	19.5	15.4
1999	160	9.0	17.8	25
2000	168	9.5	17.7	18.7
2001	169	10.0	16.9	16
2002	154	8.0	19.3	18.8
2003	154	8.0	19.3	18.8
2004	164	12.0	13.7	22
2005	150	12.0	12.5	22.7
2006	167	11.0	15.2	24.6
2007	161	10.5	15.3	26.1
2008	225	12.7	17.7	17.3
2009	223	12.7	17.6	16.1
2010	182	12.7	14.3	25.8
2011	179	10.0	17.9	25.7
2012	175	10.7	16.2	18.9
2013	337	11.5	29.3	22.8
2014	339	19.6	17.2	25.7
2015	304	21.0	14.4	17.8
2016	284	20.0	14.2	18.7
2017	261	18.1	14.3	21.8
2018	241	16.2	14.8	20.3
2019	254	16.9	14.9	25.6
2020	271	17.5	15.4	22.9
2021	253	18.5	13.6	20.6
2022	248	19.5	12.7	16.1
2023	274	18.0	15.2	23.7
2024	280	19.9	14.0	23.6

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 North Linn Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	234	12.0	19.5	17.9
1989	239	1.2	199.1	17.2
1990	207	11.0	18.8	10.6
1991	208	10.0	20.8	8.7
1992	174	11.0	15.8	16.7
1993	172	9.6	17.9	15.1
1994	162	8.7	18.6	14.8
1995	155	6.5	23.8	14.2
1996	155	6.5	23.8	14.2
1997	177	8.0	22.1	23.2
1998	156	8.0	19.5	15.4
1999	160	9.0	17.8	25
2000	168	9.5	17.7	18.7
2001	169	10.0	16.9	16
2002	154	8.0	19.3	18.8
2003	154	8.0	19.3	18.8
2004	164	12.0	13.7	22
2005	150	12.0	12.5	22.7
2006	167	11.0	15.2	24.6
2007	161	10.5	15.3	26.1
2008	225	12.7	17.7	17.3
2009	223	12.7	17.6	16.1
2010	182	12.7	14.3	25.8
2011	179	10.0	17.9	25.7
2012	175	10.7	16.2	18.9
2013	337	11.5	29.3	22.8
2014	339	19.6	17.2	25.7
2015	304	21.0	14.4	17.8
2016	284	20.0	14.2	18.7
2017	261	18.1	14.3	21.8
2018	241	16.2	14.8	20.3
2019	254	16.9	14.9	25.6
2020	271	17.5	15.4	22.9
2021	253	18.5	13.6	20.6
2022	248	19.5	12.7	16.1
2023	274	18.0	15.2	23.7
2024	280	19.9	14.0	23.6

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 North Linn Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$443 (3.8%)	$11,368 (96.2%)	$11,811

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Linn Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 220^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 163^rd of 565 Elementary schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Linn Elementary)	64.5	62.5	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Linn Community School District)	64.5	62.5	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Linn Elementary)	83.9	85	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Linn Community School District)	83.9	85	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Linn Elementary)	91.2	75	16.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Linn Community School District)	91.2	75	16.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Linn Elementary)	88.2	85.7	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Linn Community School District)	88.2	85.7	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Linn Elementary)	65.2	82.1	16.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Linn Community School District)	65.2	82.1	16.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Linn Elementary)	69.6	89.7	20.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Linn Community School District)	69.6	89.7	20.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	254	274	7.9%
African American	0	4
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	247	262	6.1%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.6%	23.7%	1.9%

Schools Near North Linn Elementary

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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
North Linn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3033 Lynx Drive	Troy Mills	52218	Linn County	North Linn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 224-3291	280	20	14.0	23.6%	269 (96.1%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	68.9	175^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.6%		70.6	163^rd of 565 public elementary schools	71.2%	12	54.1	83.3	89.5		67.6	85.7	86.8		76.3	$11,811	$443	$11,368
Central City Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 Barber Street	Central City	52214	Linn County	Central City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 438-6181	174	15	11.2	39.7%	161 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.6%)	55.1	300^th of 557 public elementary schools	46.1%		44.4	369^th of 565 public elementary schools	34.7%	69	50.0	69.4	89.7		83.3	55.6	86.2		69.0	$15,538	$711	$14,827
Center Point-Urbana Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	101 Palo Road	Center Point	52213	Linn County	Center Point-Urbana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 849-1102	379	27	14.2	22.2%	345 (91.0%)	4 (1.1%)	17 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)								(n/a)										$13,169	$391	$12,778
Alburnett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	131 Roosevelt Street	Alburnett	52202	Linn County	Alburnett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 842-2261	377	27	13.8	17.5%	365 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	72.1	141^st of 557 public elementary schools	74.7%		72.6	141^st of 565 public elementary schools	75.0%		71.2	83.6	71.4		84.6	92.6	80.4		64.3	$11,673	$279	$11,394
Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School	Public	3-5	202 W Main Street	Urbana	52345	Benton County	Center Point-Urbana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 849-1102	275	19	14.3	24.7%	246 (89.5%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.8%)								(n/a)										$11,000	$212	$10,787
East Buchanan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	414 5th St North	Winthrop	50682	Buchanan County	East Buchanan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 935-3660	316	22	14.4	25.9%	304 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	62.4	227^th of 557 public elementary schools	59.2%		60.5	242^nd of 565 public elementary schools	57.2%	15	71.1	70.6	70.6	75.0	82.6	85.3	82.4	84.1	52.9	$12,938	$606	$12,332
Echo Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	400 Echo Hill Road	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 730-3560	519	33	15.7	8.1%	416 (80.2%)	13 (2.5%)	18 (3.5%)	54 (10.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	88.5	18^th of 557 public elementary schools	96.8%		90.1	12^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.9%	6	88.7	87.9			92.8	89.0				$12,860	$361	$12,500
Westfield Elementary School	Public	K-4	901 E Main St	Robins	52402	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3350	454	33	13.7	17.6%	254 (55.9%)	23 (5.1%)	24 (5.3%)	135 (29.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	85.7	31^st of 557 public elementary schools	94.4%		85.7	34^th of 565 public elementary schools	94.0%	3	77.9	89.4			89.5	92.9				$12,897	$287	$12,610
Novak Elementary School	Public	K-4	401 29th Avenue	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 447-3300	365	31	11.9	25.8%	288 (78.9%)	25 (6.8%)	23 (6.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	63.4	218^th of 557 public elementary schools	60.9%		56.1	275^th of 565 public elementary schools	51.3%	57	70.8	78.8			81.9	71.2				$13,619	$930	$12,689
Indian Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	2900 Indian Creek Rd	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3270	376	26	14.4	17.3%	304 (80.9%)	14 (3.7%)	16 (4.3%)	14 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.4%)	77	90^th of 557 public elementary schools	83.8%		74.5	121^st of 565 public elementary schools	78.6%	31	73.2	87.8			82.9	85.4				$12,023	$439	$11,584

Frequently Asked Questions about North Linn Elementary

How many students attend North Linn Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 280 students attended North Linn Elementary.

Is North Linn Elementary a good school?

North Linn Elementary ranks 175^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Linn Elementary?

Students at North Linn Elementary are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is North Linn Elementary in?

North Linn Community School District

What schools do graduates of North Linn Elementary attend?

Students who attend North Linn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North-Linn Middle School
High : North-Linn Senior High School

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