Spirit Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Spirit Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 537 students in grades PK-4 in the Spirit Lake Community School District in Spirit Lake, Iowa.

Spirit Lake Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.9% of 3rd graders and 93.1% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 72.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, 90.7% of 3rd graders and 77.2% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3% and 72.7%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Iowa elementary schools in recent years, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 14.6 to 16 students per teacher.

While Spirit Lake Elementary School spends approximately $11,763 per student, which is lower than some nearby schools, it is able to achieve these strong academic outcomes. The school serves a student population with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state as a whole, ranging from 24.72% to 28.49% over the past three school years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 709 28th Street
       Spirit Lake, IA  51360


(712) 336-2822

District: Spirit Lake Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,763 Help


Students who attend Spirit Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Spirit Lake Middle School
High:    Spirit Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  537

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Two or more races:
4.5%
Hispanic:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spirit Lake Elementary School ranks better than 89.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), two or more races (4.5%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Elementary School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Spirit Lake Elementary School employs 36.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spirit Lake Elementary School is $11,763.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Spirit Lake Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spirit Lake Community School District 91st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spirit Lake Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 68.59 165th 626 73.6%
2013 72.88 115th 624 81.6%
2014 64.44 235th 603 61.0%
2015 76.63 104th 616 83.1%
2016 69.88 176th 599 70.6%
2017 63.56 239th 574 58.4%
2018 48.00 351st 567 38.1%
2019 76.65 119th 603 80.3%
2021 69.79 159th 567 72.0%
2022 87.26 30th 574 94.8%
2023 77.45 106th 565 81.2%
2024 82.14 58th 557 89.6%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Spirit Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 638 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1989 685 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1990 698 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1991 669 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1992 454 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1993 450 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1994 442 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1995 472 5 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 472 5 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1997 490 5 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1998 486 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1999 488 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2000 544 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a -51 495
2001 459 1 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 414 1 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 425
2003 414 1 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 425
2004 452 6 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 487 6 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 504
2006 485 7 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2007 500 7 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 517
2008 471 8 4 7 5 n/a n/a 0 495
2009 444 4 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2010 369 4 3 16 1 0 5 0 398
2011 395 4 5 15 1 0 7 0 427
2012 399 3 6 22 1 0 15 0 446
2013 390 2 5 19 1 0 16 0 433
2014 443 4 7 26 2 0 19 0 501
2015 461 2 5 20 4 0 21 0 513
2016 445 2 4 16 4 0 20 0 491
2017 469 3 3 18 5 0 19 0 517
2018 475 4 1 17 2 0 20 0 519
2019 502 4 2 19 0 0 26 0 553
2020 517 5 1 23 0 0 19 0 565
2021 498 8 2 18 0 0 22 0 548
2022 477 9 2 23 1 0 18 0 530
2023 479 11 2 20 1 0 24 0 537

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 Spirit Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 643 35.6 18.0 17.3
1989 686 36.6 18.7 16.9
1990 704 32.0 22.0 16.1
1991 674 30.0 22.4 15.3
1992 455 21.0 21.6 18.9
1993 451 18.5 24.4 14.9
1994 445 19.0 23.4 17.8
1995 483 22.0 22.0 20.1
1996 483 22.0 22.0 20.1
1997 502 28.1 17.9 21.5
1998 492 27.1 18.2 22.2
1999 496 29.4 16.9 28.2
2000 495 32.2 15.4 20
2001 467 33.3 14.0 21.2
2002 425 38.3 11.1 17.9
2003 425 38.3 11.1 17.9
2004 466 34.9 13.4 17.6
2005 504 35.5 14.2 21.6
2006 499 34.5 14.5 19.6
2007 517 34.4 15.0 19.3
2008 495 34.9 14.2 20.8
2009 458 31.5 14.5 22.9
2010 398 28.7 13.8 24.6
2011 427 29.0 14.7 27.2
2012 446 29.5 15.1 23.5
2013 433 31.2 13.8 31.2
2014 501 31.3 16.0 28.5
2015 513 31.0 16.5 29.4
2016 491 31.0 15.8 29.9
2017 517 33.1 15.5 25.3
2018 519 33.2 15.6 28.5
2019 553 32.8 16.8 34.4
2020 565 34.8 16.2 33.5
2021 548 35.5 15.4 27.7
2022 530 33.0 16.0 24.7
2023 537 36.6 14.6 28.5

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 Spirit Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 643 35.6 18.0 17.3
1989 686 36.6 18.7 16.9
1990 704 32.0 22.0 16.1
1991 674 30.0 22.4 15.3
1992 455 21.0 21.6 18.9
1993 451 18.5 24.4 14.9
1994 445 19.0 23.4 17.8
1995 483 22.0 22.0 20.1
1996 483 22.0 22.0 20.1
1997 502 28.1 17.9 21.5
1998 492 27.1 18.2 22.2
1999 496 29.4 16.9 28.2
2000 495 32.2 15.4 20
2001 467 33.3 14.0 21.2
2002 425 38.3 11.1 17.9
2003 425 38.3 11.1 17.9
2004 466 34.9 13.4 17.6
2005 504 35.5 14.2 21.6
2006 499 34.5 14.5 19.6
2007 517 34.4 15.0 19.3
2008 495 34.9 14.2 20.8
2009 458 31.5 14.5 22.9
2010 398 28.7 13.8 24.6
2011 427 29.0 14.7 27.2
2012 446 29.5 15.1 23.5
2013 433 31.2 13.8 31.2
2014 501 31.3 16.0 28.5
2015 513 31.0 16.5 29.4
2016 491 31.0 15.8 29.9
2017 517 33.1 15.5 25.3
2018 519 33.2 15.6 28.5
2019 553 32.8 16.8 34.4
2020 565 34.8 16.2 33.5
2021 548 35.5 15.4 27.7
2022 530 33.0 16.0 24.7
2023 537 36.6 14.6 28.5

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 Spirit Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $432 (3.7%) $11,331 (96.3%) $11,763

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spirit Lake 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 119th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 106th of 565 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Lake Elementary School)73.195.6
 22.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Lake Community School District)73.195.6
 22.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spirit Lake Elementary School)76.383
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spirit Lake Community School District)76.383
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Lake Elementary School)89.583.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spirit Lake Community School District)89.583.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spirit Lake Elementary School)88.476.9
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spirit Lake Community School District)88.476.9
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students553537
 2.9%
African American411
 175%
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic1920
 5.3%
Pacific Islander00
White502479
 4.6%
Two or More Races2624
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.4%28.5%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spirit Lake Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 537 students attended Spirit Lake Elementary School.

Students at Spirit Lake Elementary School are 89% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Spirit Lake Elementary School ranks 58th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Spirit Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Spirit Lake Middle School
High : Spirit Lake High School


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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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