Tripoli Elementary School

Q: Is Tripoli Elementary School a good school?

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

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:
92^nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,475

Students who attend Tripoli Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Tripoli Middle/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 220

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Hispanic:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tripoli Elementary School ranks better than 83.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.88. (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 (95%), two or more races (2.7%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tripoli Elementary School is 19.1. (See more...)

Compare Tripoli Elementary School employs 11.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 137^th 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
2012	40.14	451^st	626	28.0%
2013	35.40	487^th	624	22.0%
2014	34.35	479^th	603	20.6%
2015	37.44	462^nd	616	25.0%
2016	53.41	342^nd	599	42.9%
2017	50.52	351^st	574	38.9%
2018	38.79	406^th	567	28.4%
2019	33.53	449^th	603	25.5%
2021	46.76	336^th	567	40.7%
2022	71.13	161^st	574	72.0%
2023	71.60	149^th	565	73.6%
2024	76.88	92^nd	557	83.5%

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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 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
2024	209	1	0	4	0	0	6	0	220

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 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
2024	220	11.4	19.1	43.6

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
2024	220	11.4	19.1	43.6

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 449^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 149^th 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)	68.8	80	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tripoli Community School District)	68.8	80	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tripoli Elementary School)	75	90	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tripoli Community School District)	75	90	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tripoli Elementary School)	40.6	96.6	56%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tripoli Community School District)	40.6	96.6	56%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tripoli Elementary School)	40.6	89.7	49.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tripoli Community School District)	40.6	89.7	49.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tripoli Elementary School)	60	61.9	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tripoli Community School District)	60	61.9	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tripoli Elementary School)	80	76.2	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tripoli Community School District)	80	76.2	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	192	204	6.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	176	196	11.4%
Two or More Races	11	5	54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.2%	38.7%	4.5%

Schools Near Tripoli 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
Tripoli Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 9th Ave SW	Tripoli	50676	Bremer County	Tripoli Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 882-4203	220	11	19.1	43.6%	209 (95.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	76.9	92^nd of 557 public elementary schools	83.5%		71.6	149^th of 565 public elementary schools	73.6%	57	60.6	90.0	90.3		72.7	100.0	93.5		90.3	$14,475	$963	$13,512
Readlyn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 E 4th St	Readlyn	50668	Bremer County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 279-3323	118	10	12.3	22.0%	108 (91.5%)	3 (2.5%)	5 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	79.5	76^th of 557 public elementary schools	86.4%		83.7	48^th of 565 public elementary schools	91.5%	28	76.9	68.8	76.2	93.8	92.3	81.3	90.5	100.0	76.2	$26,450	$966	$25,485
Durant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	601 West Fifth Street	Sumner	50674	Bremer County	Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 578-5400	198	15	13.3	40.9%	176 (88.9%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.6%)	63.2	220^th of 557 public elementary schools	60.5%		83	55^th of 565 public elementary schools	90.3%	165	78.6	78.1			71.4	78.1				$13,133	$457	$12,676
Denver Early Elementary School	Public	PK	401 East Franklin Street	Denver	50622	Bremer County	Denver Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 984-5611	44	4	10.0	6.8%	43 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building	Public	K-5	530 Lincoln	Denver	50622	Bremer County	Denver Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 984-5611	442	30	14.8	13.3%	427 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.0%)	93.7	2^nd of 557 public elementary schools	99.6%		95.1	2^nd of 565 public elementary schools	99.6%		85.5	94.9	91.8		95.2	97.4	97.3		86.3	$11,205	$377	$10,829
Margaretta Carey Elementary School	Public	K-4	220 9th Ave NW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 352-2855	238	15	16.1	28.2%	212 (89.1%)	3 (1.3%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.3%)	76.2	101^st of 557 public elementary schools	81.9%		72.7	138^th of 565 public elementary schools	75.6%	37	69.6	82.4			87.0	88.2				$11,591	$460	$11,131
Fredericksburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	401 E High St	Fredericksburg	50630	Chickasaw County	Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 237-5364	127	9	13.5	36.2%	115 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.5%)								(n/a)										$13,263	$269	$12,994
Southeast Elementary School	Public	K-4	809 4th St SE	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 352-3582	167	12	13.9	28.1%	146 (87.4%)	3 (1.8%)	6 (3.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.0%)	90.2	13^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.7%		80.7	73^rd of 565 public elementary schools	87.1%	60	95.2	84.6			95.2	96.2				$11,108	$420	$10,687
West Cedar Elementary School	Public	K-4	221 15th St NW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 352-2754	225	14	16.0	13.3%	204 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	77	88^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.2%		75	116^th of 565 public elementary schools	79.5%	28	82.2	80.4			82.2	86.3				$11,119	$376	$10,742
Janesville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 Barrick Rd	Janesville	50647	Bremer County	Janesville Consolidated School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 987-2581	269	18	14.5	19.0%	257 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	84.5	40^th of 557 public elementary schools	92.8%		66.7	186^th of 565 public elementary schools	67.1%	146	86.1	80.0	97.3		94.4	76.0	83.8		78.4	$12,744	$369	$12,374

Frequently Asked Questions about Tripoli Elementary School

Is Tripoli Elementary School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Tripoli Elementary School?

Students at Tripoli Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Tripoli Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 220 students attended Tripoli Elementary School.

What district is Tripoli Elementary School in?

Tripoli Community School District

What schools do graduates of Tripoli Elementary School attend?

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

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