Tri-County Elementary School

Summary:

Tri-County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Thornburg, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 104 students. The school is part of the Tri-County Community School District, which is ranked 245 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tri-County Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests, is generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency (46.7%) was significantly below the state average of 64.2%, and its 6th grade Math proficiency (90%) was higher than the state average of 71.1%, but lower than the nearby high-performing schools like North Mahaska Elementary (83.3%) and Montezuma Elementary (86.8%). Tri-County Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Tri-County Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.61% to 50% in recent years. This is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as H-L-V Elementary (25.15%) and North Mahaska Elementary (32.95%), but lower than Oskaloosa Elementary (52.6%) and English Valleys Elementary (44.55%). The school has also seen a slight decline in enrollment, from 104 students in 2022-2023 to 94 students in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255

(641) 634-2632

District: Tri-County Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
446^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,514

Students who attend Tri-County Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Tri-County Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 106

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Hispanic:

4.7%

American Indian:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tri-County Elementary School ranks worse than 80.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.61. (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 (93.4%), Hispanic (4.7%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tri-County Elementary School is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Tri-County Elementary School employs 6.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tri-County Elementary School is $10,514.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tri-County Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tri-County Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-County Community School District 245^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tri-County Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	36.41	483^rd	626	22.8%
2013	52.41	357^th	624	42.8%
2014	49.73	373^rd	603	38.1%
2015	16.24	542^nd	616	12.0%
2016	36.18	458^th	599	23.5%
2017	22.28	485^th	574	15.5%
2018	36.15	416^th	567	26.6%
2019	37.50	421^st	603	30.2%
2021	47.75	330^th	567	41.8%
2022	29.23	448^th	574	22.0%
2023	24.04	467^th	565	17.3%
2024	28.61	446^th	557	19.9%

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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 Tri-County Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	100	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
1989	102	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
1990	119	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
1991	122	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
1992	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
1993	103	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1994	166	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1995	134	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	136
1996	134	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	136
1997	122	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1998	118	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	120
1999	194	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	196
2000	204	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	-21	185
2001	177	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	181
2002	182	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2003	182	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2004	169	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
2005	153	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
2006	160	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2007	164	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
2008	163	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
2009	129	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2010	146	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	147
2011	152	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	154
2012	137	2	0	2	1	0	0	0	142
2013	129	2	0	3	2	1	0	0	137
2014	136	1	0	3	1	1	0	0	142
2015	146	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	148
2016	150	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	150
2017	161	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	162
2018	132	0	0	5	0	0	1	0	138
2019	142	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	146
2020	123	0	1	2	0	0	3	0	129
2021	111	1	1	3	0	0	2	0	118
2022	104	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	109
2023	96	1	0	6	0	0	1	0	104
2024	99	0	0	5	1	0	1	0	106

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tri-County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	100	6.2	16.1	25
1989	102	6.2	16.4	17.6
1990	119	8.1	14.6	25.2
1991	122	8.1	15.0	28.7
1992	123	7.0	17.5	23.6
1993	103	7.4	13.9	24.3
1994	167	12.2	13.7	25.7
1995	136	8.5	16.0	20.6
1996	136	8.5	16.0	20.6
1997	124	8.5	14.6	33.1
1998	120	9.5	12.6	19.2
1999	196	15.5	12.6	29.6
2000	185	14.0	13.2	28.6
2001	181	14.5	12.5	39.2
2002	184	11.5	16.0	42.4
2003	184	11.5	16.0	42.4
2004	171	11.5	14.9	39.2
2005	156	12.5	12.5	36.5
2006	162	10.6	15.3	48.1
2007	165	9.0	18.3	44.8
2008	165	14.1	11.7	49.7
2009	130	12.0	10.8	46.2
2010	147	11.0	13.3	48.3
2011	154	12.4	12.4	53.9
2012	142	8.2	17.1	50
2013	137	8.5	16.0	47.4
2014	142	8.5	16.5	59.9
2015	148	9.0	16.4	51.4
2016	150	8.0	18.7	59.3
2017	162	9.5	16.9	56.8
2018	138	10.7	12.8	59.4
2019	146	9.8	14.7	67.1
2020	129	10.1	12.7	65.1
2021	118	6.8	17.2	50
2022	109	9.7	11.2	37.6
2023	104	6.7	15.5	43.3
2024	106	6.7	15.7	61.3

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 Tri-County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	100	6.2	16.1	25
1989	102	6.2	16.4	17.6
1990	119	8.1	14.6	25.2
1991	122	8.1	15.0	28.7
1992	123	7.0	17.5	23.6
1993	103	7.4	13.9	24.3
1994	167	12.2	13.7	25.7
1995	136	8.5	16.0	20.6
1996	136	8.5	16.0	20.6
1997	124	8.5	14.6	33.1
1998	120	9.5	12.6	19.2
1999	196	15.5	12.6	29.6
2000	185	14.0	13.2	28.6
2001	181	14.5	12.5	39.2
2002	184	11.5	16.0	42.4
2003	184	11.5	16.0	42.4
2004	171	11.5	14.9	39.2
2005	156	12.5	12.5	36.5
2006	162	10.6	15.3	48.1
2007	165	9.0	18.3	44.8
2008	165	14.1	11.7	49.7
2009	130	12.0	10.8	46.2
2010	147	11.0	13.3	48.3
2011	154	12.4	12.4	53.9
2012	142	8.2	17.1	50
2013	137	8.5	16.0	47.4
2014	142	8.5	16.5	59.9
2015	148	9.0	16.4	51.4
2016	150	8.0	18.7	59.3
2017	162	9.5	16.9	56.8
2018	138	10.7	12.8	59.4
2019	146	9.8	14.7	67.1
2020	129	10.1	12.7	65.1
2021	118	6.8	17.2	50
2022	109	9.7	11.2	37.6
2023	104	6.7	15.5	43.3
2024	106	6.7	15.7	61.3

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 Tri-County Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$762 (7.2%)	$9,751 (92.7%)	$10,514

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tri-County Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 421^st of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 467^th of 565 Elementary schools	12.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tri-County Elementary School)	52.2	54.5	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tri-County Community School District)	52.2	54.5	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tri-County Elementary School)	50	72.7	22.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tri-County Community School District)	50	72.7	22.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-County Elementary School)	65	54.5	10.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-County Community School District)	65	54.5	10.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tri-County Elementary School)	60	36.4	23.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tri-County Community School District)	60	36.4	23.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-County Elementary School)	73.7	60	13.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-County Community School District)	73.7	60	13.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tri-County Elementary School)	63.2	40	23.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tri-County Community School District)	63.2	40	23.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-County Elementary School)	85.7	80	5.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-County Community School District)	85.7	80	5.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tri-County Elementary School)	71.4	60	11.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tri-County Community School District)	71.4	60	11.4%
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	146	104	28.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	6	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	142	96	32.4%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.1%	43.3%	23.9%

Schools Near Tri-County 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
Tri-County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3003 Hwy 22	Thornburg	50255	Keokuk County	Tri-County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 634-2632	106	7	15.7	61.3%	99 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	28.6	446^th of 557 public elementary schools	19.9%		24	467^th of 565 public elementary schools	17.3%	21	46.7			60.0	60.0			90.0		$10,514	$762	$9,751
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	324	20	16.5	37.3%	297 (91.7%)	5 (1.5%)	13 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	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
Montezuma Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	504 North 4th Street	Montezuma	50171	Poweshiek County	Montezuma Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 623-5129	229	20	11.6	40.6%	218 (95.2%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	75.7	107^th of 557 public elementary schools	80.8%		83.3	52^nd of 565 public elementary schools	90.8%	55	86.4	95.5	76.3		77.3	100.0	86.8		59.5	$12,306	$525	$11,781
English Valleys Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	211 S College St	North English	52316	Iowa County	English Valleys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 664-3638	205	15	13.3	44.4%	184 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	48.9	344^th of 557 public elementary schools	38.2%		57.2	266^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.9%	78	71.4	80.0	71.9		78.6	60.0	53.1		59.4	$16,040	$854	$15,186
North Mahaska Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2163 135th Street	New Sharon	50207	Mahaska County	North Mahaska Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 637-4041	314	22	14.0	36.3%	294 (93.6%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	74.2	115^th of 557 public elementary schools	79.4%		79.9	78^th of 565 public elementary schools	86.2%	37	82.2	84.6	73.9	80.6	86.7	82.1	89.1	83.3	60.9	$11,272	$361	$10,911
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	113	10	11.2	32.7%	102 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)										$14,187	$580	$13,607
H-L-V Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	402 5th St.	Victor	52347	Iowa County	H-L-V Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 647-2161	160	15	10.9	36.9%	153 (95.6%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	49.2	337^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.5%		57	268^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.6%	69	58.8	78.9	60.7	87.0	82.4	78.9	57.1	78.3	50.0	$11,337	$527	$10,811
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - PK	Public	PK	1521 Green Street	Oskaloosa	52577	Mahaska County	Oskaloosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 670-7700	120	4	30.4	22.5%	103 (85.8%)	1 (0.8%)	5 (4.2%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.7%)								(n/a)
Oskaloosa Elementary School	Public	K-5	1801 Orchard Ave	Oskaloosa	52577	Mahaska County	Oskaloosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 673-8092	896	74	12.0	48.0%	760 (84.8%)	22 (2.5%)	34 (3.8%)	13 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (7.4%)	36.3	406^th of 557 public elementary schools	27.1%		37.5	415^th of 565 public elementary schools	26.5%	9	57.6	66.4	58.0		73.6	73.8	59.8		53.1	$12,331	$765	$11,567

Frequently Asked Questions about Tri-County Elementary School

What district is Tri-County Elementary School in?

Tri-County Community School District

How many students attend Tri-County Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 106 students attended Tri-County Elementary School.

Is Tri-County Elementary School a good school?

Tri-County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Iowa elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Tri-County Elementary School?

Students at Tri-County Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Tri-County Elementary School attend?

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