Rock Valley Elementary School

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:
154th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,323 Help


Students who attend Rock Valley Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  486

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.1%
Hispanic:
42.2%
Asian:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rock Valley Elementary School ranks better than 72.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.1%), Hispanic (42.2%), Asian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Valley Elementary School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 58th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2012 51.44 373rd 626 40.4%
2013 42.97 438th 624 29.8%
2014 46.04 408th 603 32.3%
2015 46.71 412th 616 33.1%
2016 45.73 390th 599 34.9%
2017 55.75 307th 574 46.5%
2018 63.63 233rd 567 58.9%
2019 62.70 239th 603 60.4%
2021 65.18 190th 567 66.5%
2022 51.16 323rd 574 43.7%
2023 56.69 270th 565 52.2%
2024 70.72 154th 557 72.4%
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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 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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 239th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 270th 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)5675
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Community School District)5675
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Elementary School)6671.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Community School District)6671.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Elementary School)80.380
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Community School District)80.380
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Elementary School)83.675.4
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Community School District)83.675.4
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Elementary School)71.274.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Valley Community School District)71.274.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Elementary School)88.173.2
 14.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Valley Community School District)88.173.2
 14.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students461486
 5.4%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic174205
 17.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White281268
 4.6%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.5%41.2%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Valley Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 486 students attended Rock Valley Elementary School.

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

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

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

Students at Rock Valley Elementary School are 55% White, 42% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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