Tripoli Elementary School

Summary:

Tripoli Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 204 students in grades PK-5 in the Tripoli Community School District in Tripoli, Iowa. The school has shown strong academic performance, with a majority of grades and subjects exceeding the state average proficiency rates on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests.

Tripoli Elementary School has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools in 2020-2021 to the top quarter in 2023-2024. This indicates a positive trend in the school's academic quality and competitiveness compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has maintained consistent academic performance across multiple grade levels and subject areas, with a majority of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

While Tripoli Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.79% to 42.11% over the past three years, this is higher than the state average and suggests a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's ability to maintain high proficiency rates despite these socioeconomic factors is a testament to the effectiveness of its educational program.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 309 9th Ave SW
       Tripoli, IA  50676-9663


(319) 882-4203

District: Tripoli Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,475 Help


Students who attend Tripoli Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Tripoli Middle/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  204

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.1%
Two or more races:
2.5%
Hispanic:
1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tripoli Elementary School ranks better than 83.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.88. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tripoli Elementary School is $14,475.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Tripoli Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tripoli Community School District 137th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tripoli Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 40.14 451st 626 28.0%
2013 35.40 487th 624 22.0%
2014 34.35 479th 603 20.6%
2015 37.44 462nd 616 25.0%
2016 53.41 342nd 599 42.9%
2017 50.52 351st 574 38.9%
2018 38.79 406th 567 28.4%
2019 33.53 449th 603 25.5%
2021 46.76 336th 567 40.7%
2022 71.13 161st 574 72.0%
2023 71.60 149th 565 73.6%
2024 76.88 92nd 557 83.5%
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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 Tripoli Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 262 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1989 281 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1990 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1991 262 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1992 231 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1993 224 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1994 211 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1995 210 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1996 210 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1997 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1998 214 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1999 228 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2000 250 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a -11 241
2001 237 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2002 243 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2003 243 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2004 223 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2005 227 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2006 232 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2007 241 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2008 245 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2009 250 5 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2010 238 3 0 5 0 0 3 0 249
2011 246 3 0 5 0 0 2 0 256
2012 218 1 0 4 1 0 2 0 226
2013 207 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 216
2014 191 0 0 5 1 0 5 0 202
2015 184 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 195
2016 188 0 0 4 0 0 8 0 200
2017 171 0 0 6 0 0 8 0 185
2018 170 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 182
2019 176 0 0 5 0 0 11 0 192
2020 170 0 0 7 0 0 9 0 186
2021 163 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 171
2022 183 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 190
2023 196 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 204

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 Tripoli Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 263 17.8 14.7 25.1
1989 282 18.9 14.9 26.2
1990 281 20.9 13.4 17.8
1991 264 18.9 13.9 18.6
1992 233 16.0 14.5 21
1993 226 15.8 14.3 21.7
1994 213 17.1 12.5 21.1
1995 211 15.9 13.3 19.9
1996 211 15.9 13.3 19.9
1997 205 16.9 12.1 16.1
1998 216 14.0 15.4 15.3
1999 230 14.0 16.4 22.2
2000 241 14.0 17.2 21
2001 239 15.0 15.9 22.2
2002 246 16.4 15.0 21.1
2003 246 16.4 15.0 21.1
2004 226 17.4 13.0 23.5
2005 232 18.4 12.6 19.8
2006 238 18.5 12.9 27.3
2007 247 17.2 14.4 25.1
2008 252 18.5 13.6 28.6
2009 260 18.4 14.1 25
2010 249 18.0 13.8 27.7
2011 256 16.7 15.3 28.5
2012 226 20.5 10.9 30.1
2013 216 20.7 10.3 30.6
2014 202 19.7 10.2 33.2
2015 195 16.0 12.1 30.3
2016 200 14.0 14.2 38
2017 185 16.2 11.3 36.8
2018 182 12.0 15.1 39
2019 192 12.4 15.3 43.2
2020 186 12.4 14.8 45.7
2021 171 12.5 13.6 42.1
2022 190 13.4 14.0 35.8
2023 204 13.4 15.1 38.7

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 Tripoli Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 263 17.8 14.7 25.1
1989 282 18.9 14.9 26.2
1990 281 20.9 13.4 17.8
1991 264 18.9 13.9 18.6
1992 233 16.0 14.5 21
1993 226 15.8 14.3 21.7
1994 213 17.1 12.5 21.1
1995 211 15.9 13.3 19.9
1996 211 15.9 13.3 19.9
1997 205 16.9 12.1 16.1
1998 216 14.0 15.4 15.3
1999 230 14.0 16.4 22.2
2000 241 14.0 17.2 21
2001 239 15.0 15.9 22.2
2002 246 16.4 15.0 21.1
2003 246 16.4 15.0 21.1
2004 226 17.4 13.0 23.5
2005 232 18.4 12.6 19.8
2006 238 18.5 12.9 27.3
2007 247 17.2 14.4 25.1
2008 252 18.5 13.6 28.6
2009 260 18.4 14.1 25
2010 249 18.0 13.8 27.7
2011 256 16.7 15.3 28.5
2012 226 20.5 10.9 30.1
2013 216 20.7 10.3 30.6
2014 202 19.7 10.2 33.2
2015 195 16.0 12.1 30.3
2016 200 14.0 14.2 38
2017 185 16.2 11.3 36.8
2018 182 12.0 15.1 39
2019 192 12.4 15.3 43.2
2020 186 12.4 14.8 45.7
2021 171 12.5 13.6 42.1
2022 190 13.4 14.0 35.8
2023 204 13.4 15.1 38.7

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 Tripoli Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $963 (6.7%) $13,512 (93.3%) $14,475

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tripoli Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 449th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 149th of 565 Elementary schools
 48.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tripoli Elementary School)68.880
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tripoli Community School District)68.880
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tripoli Elementary School)7590
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tripoli Community School District)7590
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tripoli Elementary School)40.696.6
 56%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tripoli Community School District)40.696.6
 56%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tripoli Elementary School)40.689.7
 49.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tripoli Community School District)40.689.7
 49.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tripoli Elementary School)6061.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tripoli Community School District)6061.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tripoli Elementary School)8076.2
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tripoli Community School District)8076.2
 3.8%
   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 Students192204
 6.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White176196
 11.4%
Two or More Races115
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.2%38.7%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tripoli Elementary School

Students who attend Tripoli Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Tripoli Middle/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 204 students attended Tripoli Elementary School.

Tripoli Elementary School ranks 92nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Tripoli Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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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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