Rock Valley Elementary School

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Rock Valley Elementary School ranks 154 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rock Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 486 students in grades PK-5 in the Rock Valley Community School District in Rock Valley, Iowa. The school has seen a shift in its racial makeup, with a majority Hispanic student population (around 42%) and a White student population around 55%.

Rock Valley Elementary has shown strong performance in some areas, such as 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and 3rd grade Mathematics, where the school's proficiency rates are well above the state average. However, the school has struggled in other areas, such as 5th grade Science, where proficiency rates are below the state average. The school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 12.8 students per teacher, which is lower than the state average and some nearby schools like MOC-Floyd Valley Elementary School and Hawarden Elementary School.

While Rock Valley Elementary has had some inconsistent performance on state assessments, the school has shown signs of improvement in recent years, with increases in its 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates. The school's free and reduced lunch rates have also fluctuated, ranging from around 37% to 85% over the past few years, suggesting the school serves a population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds. By further analyzing the school's data and comparing it to the surrounding schools in the Rock Valley Community School District and nearby districts, the district can identify strategies to support the academic growth of all students and address any disparities in performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1712 20th Avenue
Rock Valley, IA 51247

(712) 476-2701

District: Rock Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
154^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,323

Students who attend Rock Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rock Valley Middle School
High:	Rock Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 386

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.4%

Hispanic:

42.7%

Asian:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rock Valley Elementary School ranks better than 72.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.72. (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 (54.4%), Hispanic (42.7%), Asian (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Valley Elementary School is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Rock Valley Elementary School employs 36.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Valley Elementary School is $13,323.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Rock Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Valley Community School District 58^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rock Valley Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	51.44	373^rd	626	40.4%
2013	42.97	438^th	624	29.8%
2014	46.04	408^th	603	32.3%
2015	46.71	412^th	616	33.1%
2016	45.73	390^th	599	34.9%
2017	55.75	307^th	574	46.5%
2018	63.63	233^rd	567	58.9%
2019	62.70	239^th	603	60.4%
2021	65.18	190^th	567	66.5%
2022	51.16	323^rd	574	43.7%
2023	56.69	270^th	565	52.2%
2024	70.72	154^th	557	72.4%

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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 Rock Valley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	247	3	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
1989	278	3	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1990	301	4	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	309
1991	311	3	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	321
1992	331	3	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	339
1993	288	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1994	290	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1995	273	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1996	273	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1997	257	1	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	265
1998	274	2	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1999	277	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
2000	309	7	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	-11	307
2001	301	7	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2002	297	0	2	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2003	297	0	2	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2004	307	0	2	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2005	305	0	2	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2006	298	1	3	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
2007	284	1	3	49	1	n/a	n/a	0	338
2008	278	2	1	64	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2009	271	7	1	72	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
2010	260	4	0	85	0	0	4	0	353
2011	276	3	0	91	0	0	6	0	376
2012	274	3	0	117	0	0	5	0	399
2013	268	4	0	126	0	0	4	0	402
2014	266	4	1	139	0	0	6	0	416
2015	266	4	1	156	0	0	4	0	431
2016	279	1	2	160	1	2	4	0	449
2017	300	0	2	178	0	2	5	0	487
2018	288	2	3	169	0	2	2	0	466
2019	281	0	3	174	0	1	2	0	461
2020	283	3	3	189	0	1	1	0	480
2021	267	2	3	182	0	0	3	0	457
2022	271	1	6	200	0	0	3	0	481
2023	268	1	7	205	0	0	5	0	486
2024	210	0	6	165	0	0	5	0	386

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 Rock Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	256	19.2	13.3	14.5
1989	286	19.4	14.7	15
1990	309	23.6	13.0	17.2
1991	321	23.3	13.7	15.9
1992	339	29.0	11.6	14.2
1993	293	27.4	10.7	13.7
1994	296	23.3	12.7	16.2
1995	276	24.6	11.2	15.2
1996	276	24.6	11.2	15.2
1997	265	20.8	12.7	14
1998	286	20.7	13.8	17.8
1999	285	20.7	13.8	40.7
2000	307	23.5	13.1	30.8
2001	310	22.9	13.5	31.3
2002	322	25.3	12.7	34.2
2003	322	25.3	12.7	34.2
2004	332	25.3	13.1	33.4
2005	348	25.6	13.6	36.5
2006	349	26.3	13.3	35
2007	338	26.0	13.0	33.1
2008	345	24.0	14.4	34.5
2009	351	25.3	13.9	31.9
2010	353	25.5	13.8	39.4
2011	376	22.5	16.7	43.4
2012	399	23.2	17.1	47.1
2013	402	26.3	15.2	43
2014	416	27.6	15.0	41.3
2015	431	29.0	14.8	44.3
2016	449	31.0	14.4	42.1
2017	487	33.2	14.6	42.7
2018	466	33.2	14.0	40.3
2019	461	36.5	12.6	39.5
2020	480	37.0	12.9	41.5
2021	457	36.2	12.6	85.6
2022	481	37.4	12.8	37.8
2023	486	37.9	12.8	41.2
2024	386	36.3	10.6	45.9

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 Rock Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	256	19.2	13.3	14.5
1989	286	19.4	14.7	15
1990	309	23.6	13.0	17.2
1991	321	23.3	13.7	15.9
1992	339	29.0	11.6	14.2
1993	293	27.4	10.7	13.7
1994	296	23.3	12.7	16.2
1995	276	24.6	11.2	15.2
1996	276	24.6	11.2	15.2
1997	265	20.8	12.7	14
1998	286	20.7	13.8	17.8
1999	285	20.7	13.8	40.7
2000	307	23.5	13.1	30.8
2001	310	22.9	13.5	31.3
2002	322	25.3	12.7	34.2
2003	322	25.3	12.7	34.2
2004	332	25.3	13.1	33.4
2005	348	25.6	13.6	36.5
2006	349	26.3	13.3	35
2007	338	26.0	13.0	33.1
2008	345	24.0	14.4	34.5
2009	351	25.3	13.9	31.9
2010	353	25.5	13.8	39.4
2011	376	22.5	16.7	43.4
2012	399	23.2	17.1	47.1
2013	402	26.3	15.2	43
2014	416	27.6	15.0	41.3
2015	431	29.0	14.8	44.3
2016	449	31.0	14.4	42.1
2017	487	33.2	14.6	42.7
2018	466	33.2	14.0	40.3
2019	461	36.5	12.6	39.5
2020	480	37.0	12.9	41.5
2021	457	36.2	12.6	85.6
2022	481	37.4	12.8	37.8
2023	486	37.9	12.8	41.2
2024	386	36.3	10.6	45.9

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 Rock Valley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$655 (4.9%)	$12,668 (95.1%)	$13,323

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Valley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 239^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 270^th of 565 Elementary schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Elementary School)	56	75	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Community School District)	56	75	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Elementary School)	66	71.4	5.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Community School District)	66	71.4	5.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Elementary School)	80.3	80	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Community School District)	80.3	80	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Elementary School)	83.6	75.4	8.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Community School District)	83.6	75.4	8.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Elementary School)	71.2	74.6	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Community School District)	71.2	74.6	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Elementary School)	88.1	73.2	14.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Community School District)	88.1	73.2	14.9%
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	461	486	5.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	174	205	17.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	281	268	4.6%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.5%	41.2%	1.7%

Schools Near Rock Valley 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
Rock Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 476-2701	386	36	10.6	45.9%	210 (54.4%)	0 (0.0%)	165 (42.7%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	70.7	154^th of 557 public elementary schools	72.4%		56.7	270^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.2%	116	79.7	87.5	73.1		85.5	80.4	76.1		60.9	$13,323	$655	$12,668
Rock Valley Pre-School	Public	PK-K	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 476-2701	79	0		12.7%	53 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Sioux Center Preschool	Public	PK	1124 7th Ave NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 722-2415	53	3	17.6	35.8%	8 (15.1%)	1 (1.9%)	43 (81.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)
Sioux Center Intermediate School	Public	4-5	950 4th Ave NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 722-2987	245	16	14.9	46.9%	131 (53.5%)	4 (1.6%)	98 (40.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.7%)	50	330^th of 557 public elementary schools	40.8%		46.7	357^th of 565 public elementary schools	36.8%	27		72.6	69.2			75.2	65.0		60.0
Kinsey Elementary School	Public	K-3	397 10th St SE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 722-1541	477	41	11.6	54.7%	208 (43.6%)	5 (1.0%)	249 (52.2%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.7%)								(n/a)	78.7				81.5					$14,386	$459	$13,928
Boyden-Hull Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	818 Lincoln St.	Boyden	51234	Sioux County	Boyden-Hull Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 725-2381	322	23	14.2	46.3%	212 (65.8%)	3 (0.9%)	99 (30.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	72.4	135^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.8%		71	155^th of 565 public elementary schools	72.6%	20	75.7	79.5	85.7	67.6	83.8	90.9	85.7	70.6	85.7	$12,756	$632	$12,124
West Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1787 182nd Street	Inwood	51240	Lyon County	West Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 753-4917	554	33	16.7	27.4%	491 (88.6%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	83.2	49^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.2%		85.4	36^th of 565 public elementary schools	93.6%	13	89.5	88.3	89.7	89.3	94.7	80.5	79.3	82.1	77.6	$12,339	$327	$12,012
Central Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1105 S Story	Rock Rapids	51246	Lyon County	Central Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 472-2664	430	33	13.0	31.9%	389 (90.5%)	4 (0.9%)	24 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	6 (1.4%)	80.1	72^nd of 557 public elementary schools	87.1%		79.9	79^th of 565 public elementary schools	86.0%	7	87.0	93.6	87.5	92.9	88.9	89.4	72.5	75.0	67.5	$11,371	$409	$10,962
Ireton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	303 Oak St	Ireton	51027	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 278-2374	90	12	7.2	55.6%	54 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (35.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)										$16,024	$1,616	$14,408
Hawarden Elementary School	Public	2-5	800 13th St	Hawarden	51023	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 551-1454	209	18	11.3	58.4%	110 (52.6%)	1 (0.5%)	93 (44.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	57.5	277^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.3%		64.5	209^th of 565 public elementary schools	63.0%	68	65.2	75.4	62.0		84.8	82.0	80.0		52.0	$13,347	$1,065	$12,282

Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Valley Elementary School

How many students attend Rock Valley Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 386 students attended Rock Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Rock Valley Elementary School?

Students at Rock Valley Elementary School are 54% White, 43% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Rock Valley Elementary School a good school?

Rock Valley Elementary School ranks 154^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Rock Valley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rock Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rock Valley Middle School
High : Rock Valley High School

What district is Rock Valley Elementary School in?

Rock Valley Community School District

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