Pekin Elementary School

Q: Is Pekin Elementary School a good school?

Pekin Elementary School ranks 144 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pekin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Packwood, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 350 students. The school is part of the Pekin Community School District, which is ranked 167 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pekin Elementary School consistently performs well above the state average in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state in English Language Arts (ranging from 67.5% to 90%) and Mathematics (ranging from 70% to 85.7%) across all grade levels. This strong academic performance is a key differentiator for the school. Additionally, Pekin Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.71% in 2022-2023) and a lower student-teacher ratio (12.3 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Ottumwa Community School District schools.

While Pekin Elementary School has maintained a strong academic performance over the years, ranking among the top 25% of Iowa elementary schools in several school years, its statewide ranking has fluctuated, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just its own efforts. When compared to the nearby schools, Pekin Elementary stands out for its higher academic performance, lower free and reduced lunch rates, and lower student-teacher ratio, providing a more resource-rich and academically focused environment for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580-8542

(641) 661-2351

District: Pekin Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
144^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,602

Students who attend Pekin Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pekin Elementary School ranks better than 74.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.87. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pekin Elementary School is $12,602.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pekin Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pekin Community School District 167^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pekin Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	85.71	18^th	626	97.1%
2013	63.47	236^th	624	62.2%
2014	85.50	21^st	603	96.5%
2015	88.23	12^th	616	98.1%
2016	85.47	25^th	599	95.8%
2019	52.99	317^th	603	47.4%
2021	78.58	96^th	567	83.1%
2022	82.95	67^th	574	88.3%
2023	66.61	189^th	565	66.5%
2024	71.87	144^th	557	74.1%

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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 Pekin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	382	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
1989	415	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1990	408	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
1991	428	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
1992	428	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
1993	402	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1994	326	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
1995	571	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1996	571	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1997	558	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	560
1998	526	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	527
1999	394	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
2000	441	3	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	-38	413
2001	398	4	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	409
2002	363	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
2003	363	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
2004	373	2	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
2005	332	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2006	319	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
2007	333	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2008	332	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2009	336	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2010	310	3	0	3	0	0	0	0	316
2011	345	3	0	3	0	2	0	0	353
2012	318	1	0	4	0	1	2	0	326
2013	331	4	0	7	0	0	3	0	345
2014	320	5	0	8	0	1	5	0	339
2015	323	5	0	5	0	1	4	0	338
2016	331	3	0	7	0	1	9	0	351
2017	320	2	0	5	0	0	7	0	334
2018	331	1	0	5	1	1	6	0	345
2019	383	0	0	5	3	0	5	0	396
2020	380	1	0	8	3	0	10	0	402
2021	358	0	0	11	1	0	14	0	384
2022	339	0	1	10	1	0	9	0	360
2023	328	1	1	10	0	0	10	0	350

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 Pekin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	382	25.1	15.2	16.5
1989	415	26.3	15.7	13.5
1990	409	27.5	14.8	0
1991	428	28.9	14.8	15
1992	428	30.0	14.2	31.3
1993	403	26.8	15.0	35.2
1994	327	25.8	12.7	35.8
1995	572	37.3	15.3	18
1996	572	37.3	15.3	18
1997	560	35.5	15.8	21.8
1998	527	36.2	14.6	19.9
1999	396	23.3	17.0	26.8
2000	413	25.3	16.3	23.3
2001	409	25.9	15.8	24.4
2002	370	26.8	13.8	33.5
2003	370	26.8	13.8	33.5
2004	383	25.0	15.3	34.7
2005	332	25.4	13.1	33.7
2006	319	25.4	12.6	37.6
2007	333	26.1	12.8	37.8
2008	333	25.2	13.2	27.3
2009	338	24.3	13.9	29.9
2010	316	23.8	13.2	38
2011	353	20.0	17.6	36.8
2012	326	21.5	15.1	29.1
2013	345	21.2	16.2	23.8
2014	339	20.0	16.9	18.9
2015	338	20.0	16.9	11.8
2016	351	21.0	16.7	7.7
2017	334	22.8	14.6	3.3
2018	345	22.5	15.3	0.9
2019	396	28.1	14.0	0.8
2020	402	29.8	13.4	n/a
2021	384	29.7	12.9	31.5
2022	360	31.3	11.4	26.7
2023	350	28.4	12.3	31.7

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 Pekin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	382	25.1	15.2	16.5
1989	415	26.3	15.7	13.5
1990	409	27.5	14.8	0
1991	428	28.9	14.8	15
1992	428	30.0	14.2	31.3
1993	403	26.8	15.0	35.2
1994	327	25.8	12.7	35.8
1995	572	37.3	15.3	18
1996	572	37.3	15.3	18
1997	560	35.5	15.8	21.8
1998	527	36.2	14.6	19.9
1999	396	23.3	17.0	26.8
2000	413	25.3	16.3	23.3
2001	409	25.9	15.8	24.4
2002	370	26.8	13.8	33.5
2003	370	26.8	13.8	33.5
2004	383	25.0	15.3	34.7
2005	332	25.4	13.1	33.7
2006	319	25.4	12.6	37.6
2007	333	26.1	12.8	37.8
2008	333	25.2	13.2	27.3
2009	338	24.3	13.9	29.9
2010	316	23.8	13.2	38
2011	353	20.0	17.6	36.8
2012	326	21.5	15.1	29.1
2013	345	21.2	16.2	23.8
2014	339	20.0	16.9	18.9
2015	338	20.0	16.9	11.8
2016	351	21.0	16.7	7.7
2017	334	22.8	14.6	3.3
2018	345	22.5	15.3	0.9
2019	396	28.1	14.0	0.8
2020	402	29.8	13.4	n/a
2021	384	29.7	12.9	31.5
2022	360	31.3	11.4	26.7
2023	350	28.4	12.3	31.7

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 Pekin Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$753 (6.0%)	$11,850 (94.0%)	$12,602

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pekin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 317^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 189^th of 565 Elementary schools	19.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pekin Elementary School)	73.9	65.1	8.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pekin Community School District)	73.9	65.1	8.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pekin Elementary School)	87	72.1	14.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pekin Community School District)	87	72.1	14.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pekin Elementary School)	68.5	81	12.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pekin Community School District)	68.5	81	12.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pekin Elementary School)	79.6	89.7	10.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pekin Community School District)	79.6	89.7	10.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pekin Elementary School)	60.7	76.7	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pekin Community School District)	60.7	76.7	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pekin Elementary School)	73.8	74.4	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pekin Community School District)	73.8	74.4	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pekin Elementary School)	57.9	79.2	21.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pekin Community School District)	57.9	79.2	21.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pekin Elementary School)	63.2	77.1	13.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pekin Community School District)	63.2	77.1	13.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	396	350	11.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	10	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	383	328	14.4%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0.8%	31.7%	31%

Schools Near Pekin 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
Pekin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1062 Birch Ave	Packwood	52580	Jefferson County	Pekin Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 661-2351	350	28	12.3	31.7%	328 (93.7%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	71.9	144^th of 557 public elementary schools	74.1%		66.6	189^th of 565 public elementary schools	66.5%	45	85.3	67.5	76.8	90.0	82.4	77.5	85.7	70.0	80.4	$12,602	$753	$11,850
Sigourney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	509 S. Jefferson	Sigourney	52591	Keokuk County	Sigourney Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 622-2350	323	21	15.6	39.3%	299 (92.6%)	6 (1.9%)	12 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	44.5	367^th of 557 public elementary schools	34.1%		60.9	237^th of 565 public elementary schools	58.1%	130	57.9	66.7	50.0	76.5	76.3	81.0	71.4	76.5	47.6	$12,791	$666	$12,124
Cardinal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	5414 Hwy 16	Eldon	52554	Wapello County	Cardinal Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 652-3591	514	37	14.0	64.6%	453 (88.1%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.3%)	31.1	439^th of 557 public elementary schools	21.2%		37.2	418^th of 565 public elementary schools	26.0%	21	43.5	76.5			55.3	70.4				$10,997	$435	$10,563
Fremont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	525 East Main Street	Fremont	52561	Mahaska County	Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 933-4211	126	10	12.6	42.9%	113 (89.7%)	1 (0.8%)	10 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)										$14,187	$580	$13,607
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	K-5	2624 Marilyn Rd	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 684-5617	238	16	14.9	27.3%	198 (83.2%)	10 (4.2%)	17 (7.1%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	66.3	188^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.2%		69.2	175^th of 565 public elementary schools	69.0%	13	73.0	88.4	67.7		81.1	81.4	75.0		58.1	$12,778	$1,167	$11,611
Pence Elementary	Public	2-4	1000 South 6th Street	Fairfield	52556	Jefferson County	Fairfield Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 472-2957	333	28	11.8	51.7%	256 (76.9%)	5 (1.5%)	27 (8.1%)	25 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.0%)	27.4	450^th of 557 public elementary schools	19.2%		28.9	443^rd of 565 public elementary schools	21.6%	7	52.4	66.1			64.1	62.6				$13,433	$1,191	$12,242
Washington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	406 East Madison Avenue	Fairfield	52556	Jefferson County	Fairfield Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 472-2110	267	19	13.7	51.7%	214 (80.1%)	4 (1.5%)	19 (7.1%)	13 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.0%)								(n/a)										$14,800	$991	$13,809
Horace Mann Elementary School	Public	K-5	1523 N Court St	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-4661	240	16	15.0	38.8%	149 (62.1%)	26 (10.8%)	41 (17.1%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.8%)	4 (1.7%)	42.9	376^th of 557 public elementary schools	32.5%		48.5	337^th of 565 public elementary schools	40.4%	39	39.5	82.9	66.7		60.5	82.9	61.9		61.9	$13,776	$1,167	$12,609
Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1102 E. 4th St.	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-5441	345	28	12.3	60.0%	119 (34.5%)	35 (10.1%)	113 (32.8%)	10 (2.9%)	4 (1.2%)	57 (16.5%)	7 (2.0%)	26.3	453^rd of 557 public elementary schools	18.7%		14.1	511^th of 565 public elementary schools	9.6%	58	64.7	52.9	60.0		72.5	31.4	64.4		42.2	$13,451	$1,167	$12,284
James Elementary School	Public	K-5	1001 N Benton	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-5411	229	17	13.5	63.8%	88 (38.4%)	36 (15.7%)	60 (26.2%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	31 (13.5%)	9 (3.9%)	7	527^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.4%		11.4	517^th of 565 public elementary schools	8.5%	10	48.3	38.2	53.3		58.6	35.3	26.7		30.0	$13,974	$1,218	$12,755

Frequently Asked Questions about Pekin Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Pekin Elementary School?

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

Is Pekin Elementary School a good school?

Pekin Elementary School ranks 144^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Pekin Elementary School in?

Pekin Community School District

How many students attend Pekin Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Pekin Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Pekin Elementary School attend?

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

High : Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School

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