Roland-Story Elementary School

Summary:

Roland-Story Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Story City, Iowa, serving 463 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Roland-Story Community School District, which is ranked 6th out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Roland-Story Elementary School consistently performs exceptionally well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), with 92% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 92% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 92.66% of students identifying as White, and a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 19.01%. Despite these demographic factors, Roland-Story Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with a ranking of 32 out of 557 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Edwards Elementary, Sawyer Elementary, and Meeker Elementary, Roland-Story Elementary School stands out for its consistently higher academic performance, lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and higher statewide ranking. This profile presents both opportunities and challenges in terms of ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

900 Hillcrest Dr
Story City, IA 50248

(515) 733-4386

District: Roland-Story Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,242

Students who attend Roland-Story Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Roland-Story Middle School
High:	Roland-Story High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 463

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roland-Story Elementary School ranks better than 94.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.43. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roland-Story Elementary School is $11,242.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Roland-Story Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Roland-Story Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Roland-Story Community School District 6^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Roland-Story Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	71.88	129^th	626	79.4%
2013	81.29	36^th	624	94.2%
2014	63.35	248^th	603	58.9%
2015	71.87	155^th	616	74.8%
2016	74.74	116^th	599	80.6%
2017	73.07	135^th	574	76.5%
2018	75.01	121^st	567	78.7%
2019	89.29	21^st	603	96.5%
2021	88.58	27^th	567	95.2%
2022	80.69	76^th	574	86.8%
2023	81.69	68^th	565	88.0%
2024	85.43	32^nd	557	94.3%

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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 Roland-Story Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	363	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
1989	374	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1990	388	0	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
1991	394	0	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	403
1992	388	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
1993	419	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1994	431	2	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	440
1995	396	2	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1996	396	2	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1997	412	1	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1998	397	2	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1999	422	1	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	431
2000	470	3	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	-42	439
2001	415	1	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	423
2002	390	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	393
2003	390	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	393
2004	370	0	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	383
2005	357	1	4	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	380
2006	341	2	3	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	361
2007	358	3	6	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	388
2008	359	5	4	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	388
2009	381	5	2	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	405
2010	388	5	1	24	1	0	0	0	419
2011	384	2	1	27	1	2	6	0	423
2012	390	0	2	29	1	2	9	0	433
2013	407	0	0	27	1	1	8	0	444
2014	392	3	0	29	1	0	11	0	436
2015	423	3	0	27	1	0	13	0	467
2016	430	2	0	26	1	0	17	0	476
2017	412	9	0	30	1	1	13	0	466
2018	413	6	1	18	3	0	14	0	455
2019	431	8	2	18	3	0	16	0	478
2020	435	3	1	20	3	0	16	0	478
2021	401	1	1	16	1	0	17	0	437
2022	415	0	1	13	1	0	14	0	444
2023	429	0	0	14	2	0	18	0	463

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 Roland-Story Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	368	20.5	17.9	6.3
1989	378	20.5	18.4	3.7
1990	395	20.6	19.1	5.3
1991	403	21.7	18.5	7.2
1992	394	21.0	18.7	10.4
1993	425	23.5	18.1	7.3
1994	440	25.0	17.6	7.7
1995	407	23.9	17.0	8.1
1996	407	23.9	17.0	8.1
1997	426	24.3	17.5	9.4
1998	407	24.9	16.3	6.6
1999	431	23.9	18.0	10.4
2000	439	24.4	18.0	10.2
2001	423	28.4	14.9	10.9
2002	393	26.8	14.7	13
2003	393	26.8	14.7	13
2004	383	21.5	17.8	14.9
2005	380	26.9	14.1	14.2
2006	361	26.0	13.9	15.5
2007	388	26.8	14.5	15.7
2008	388	21.5	18.0	18.6
2009	405	26.8	15.1	20
2010	419	24.1	17.3	22.4
2011	423	28.0	15.1	19.4
2012	433	29.0	14.9	22.4
2013	444	27.5	16.1	23.4
2014	436	26.0	16.7	22.9
2015	467	28.0	16.6	23.8
2016	476	29.0	16.4	23.1
2017	466	29.0	16.0	21.2
2018	455	28.9	15.7	19.6
2019	478	28.9	16.5	24.3
2020	478	29.2	16.3	24.9
2021	437	29.2	14.9	20.6
2022	444	28.2	15.7	18
2023	463	29.2	15.8	19

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 Roland-Story Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	368	20.5	17.9	6.3
1989	378	20.5	18.4	3.7
1990	395	20.6	19.1	5.3
1991	403	21.7	18.5	7.2
1992	394	21.0	18.7	10.4
1993	425	23.5	18.1	7.3
1994	440	25.0	17.6	7.7
1995	407	23.9	17.0	8.1
1996	407	23.9	17.0	8.1
1997	426	24.3	17.5	9.4
1998	407	24.9	16.3	6.6
1999	431	23.9	18.0	10.4
2000	439	24.4	18.0	10.2
2001	423	28.4	14.9	10.9
2002	393	26.8	14.7	13
2003	393	26.8	14.7	13
2004	383	21.5	17.8	14.9
2005	380	26.9	14.1	14.2
2006	361	26.0	13.9	15.5
2007	388	26.8	14.5	15.7
2008	388	21.5	18.0	18.6
2009	405	26.8	15.1	20
2010	419	24.1	17.3	22.4
2011	423	28.0	15.1	19.4
2012	433	29.0	14.9	22.4
2013	444	27.5	16.1	23.4
2014	436	26.0	16.7	22.9
2015	467	28.0	16.6	23.8
2016	476	29.0	16.4	23.1
2017	466	29.0	16.0	21.2
2018	455	28.9	15.7	19.6
2019	478	28.9	16.5	24.3
2020	478	29.2	16.3	24.9
2021	437	29.2	14.9	20.6
2022	444	28.2	15.7	18
2023	463	29.2	15.8	19

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 Roland-Story Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$484 (4.3%)	$10,758 (95.7%)	$11,242

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roland-Story Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 21^st of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 68^th of 565 Elementary schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roland-Story Elementary School)	88.4	84.5	3.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roland-Story Community School District)	88.4	84.5	3.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Roland-Story Elementary School)	88.4	90.5	2.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Roland-Story Community School District)	88.4	90.5	2.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roland-Story Elementary School)	90.6	78.7	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roland-Story Community School District)	90.6	78.7	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Roland-Story Elementary School)	88.2	88	0.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Roland-Story Community School District)	88.2	88	0.2%
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	478	463	3.1%
African American	8	0	100%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	18	14	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	431	429	0.5%
Two or More Races	16	18	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.3%	19%	5.3%

Schools Near Roland-Story 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
Roland-Story Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	900 Hillcrest Dr	Story City	50248	Story County	Roland-Story Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 733-4386	463	29	15.8	19.0%	429 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	85.4	32^nd of 557 public elementary schools	94.3%		81.7	68^th of 565 public elementary schools	88.0%	36	71.2	92.0			94.5	92.0				$11,242	$484	$10,758
Gilbert Intermediate School	Public	3-5	103 Mathews Dr	Gilbert	50105	Story County	Gilbert Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 232-3748	341	21	15.9	10.3%	293 (85.9%)	5 (1.5%)	18 (5.3%)	19 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	92.8	4^th of 557 public elementary schools	99.3%		91	7^th of 565 public elementary schools	98.8%	3	90.6	92.7	87.8		94.9	95.5	91.9		87.8	$11,603	$317	$11,285
Gilbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	109 Rothmoor	Gilbert	50105	Story County	Gilbert Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 232-3744	410	23	17.9	7.8%	346 (84.4%)	4 (1.0%)	21 (5.1%)	18 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)								(n/a)										$12,378	$377	$12,000
South Hamilton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	404 Blaine St	Jewell	50130	Hamilton County	South Hamilton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 827-5096	362	23	15.8	29.6%	323 (89.2%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	78.3	80^th of 557 public elementary schools	85.6%		87.3	26^th of 565 public elementary schools	95.4%	54	74.0	85.4	88.9	87.2	84.0	85.4	80.6	78.7	77.8	$13,241	$322	$12,918
Northwood Pre-School	Public	PK-K	3012 Duff Avenue	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 268-2470	254	12	21.2	29.1%	160 (63.0%)	29 (11.4%)	29 (11.4%)	14 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.7%)								(n/a)										$19,833	$304	$19,530
Fellows Elementary School	Public	K-5	1235 20th St.	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 239-3765	528	42	12.5	26.5%	307 (58.1%)	29 (5.5%)	55 (10.4%)	93 (17.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.0%)	76.5	97^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.6%		79.8	80^th of 565 public elementary schools	85.8%	17	54.8	87.8	91.0		75.3	84.1	91.0		89.9	$12,124	$816	$11,308
Meeker Elementary School	Public	K-5	300 20th Street	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 239-3770	351	30	11.7	37.6%	256 (72.9%)	26 (7.4%)	27 (7.7%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.4%)	63.8	216^th of 557 public elementary schools	61.2%		50.5	322^nd of 565 public elementary schools	43.0%	106	73.3	69.0	79.3		75.6	69.0	77.6		82.8	$13,221	$1,032	$12,190
Hubbard-Radcliffe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Isabella	Radcliffe	50230	Hardin County	Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 899-2111	184	12	15.8	31.5%	165 (89.7%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (6.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	71	150^th of 557 public elementary schools	73.1%		74.2	122^nd of 565 public elementary schools	78.4%	28	67.7	83.3	88.9		83.9	88.9	77.8		59.3	$14,278	$482	$13,797
Sawyer Elementary School	Public	K-5	4316 Ontario St	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 239-3790	367	29	12.4	30.8%	244 (66.5%)	33 (9.0%)	30 (8.2%)	20 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (10.6%)	52.9	313^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.8%		42.7	379^th of 565 public elementary schools	32.9%	66	43.5	71.7	76.9		68.1	73.3	72.3		73.8	$11,702	$347	$11,356
Edwards Elementary School	Public	K-5	820 Miller Ave	Ames	50014	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 239-3760	450	31	14.3	38.4%	287 (63.8%)	61 (13.6%)	47 (10.4%)	27 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.2%)	56.2	288^th of 557 public elementary schools	48.3%		54.6	287^th of 565 public elementary schools	49.2%	1	81.7	68.7	72.6		80.0	67.5	71.0		64.5	$12,690	$743	$11,949

Frequently Asked Questions about Roland-Story Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Roland-Story Elementary School?

Students at Roland-Story Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Roland-Story Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 463 students attended Roland-Story Elementary School.

What district is Roland-Story Elementary School in?

Roland-Story Community School District

What schools do graduates of Roland-Story Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Roland-Story Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roland-Story Middle School
High : Roland-Story High School

Is Roland-Story Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Roland-Story Elementary School ranks in the top 5.7% of Iowa elementary schools.

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