Sylvia Enarson Elementary School

Summary:

Sylvia Enarson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Villisca, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 130. The school is part of the Villisca Community School District, which is ranked 142 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sylvia Enarson Elementary has shown mixed academic performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 202 and 487 out of 557-574 Iowa elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were generally on par with the Villisca Community School District average, but lagged behind the state averages in some grade levels. Compared to nearby schools, such as Essex Elementary and Stanton Elementary, Sylvia Enarson's performance was mixed. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.81% to 61.54% in recent years, which is higher than the nearby schools like Garfield Elementary and Corning Elementary.

Despite the higher per-student spending of $16,557 in the 2018-2019 school year and a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.2 to 13.6 in recent years, Sylvia Enarson Elementary's academic performance has not consistently outpaced the nearby schools. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing ratios may be influencing the school's academic outcomes, and the school may need to implement targeted strategies to improve student performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 219 Central Avenue
       Villisca, IA  50864


(712) 826-5982

District: Villisca Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,557 Help


Students who attend Sylvia Enarson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Southwest Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Two or more races:
3.1%
Hispanic:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sylvia Enarson Elementary School ranks better than 62.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sylvia Enarson Elementary School is 13. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sylvia Enarson Elementary School is $16,557.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Villisca Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Villisca Community School District 142nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sylvia Enarson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 28.43 531st 626 15.2%
2013 43.30 435th 624 30.3%
2014 45.56 412th 603 31.7%
2015 57.96 300th 616 51.3%
2016 42.05 420th 599 29.9%
2017 37.76 425th 574 26.0%
2018 27.82 456th 567 19.6%
2019 37.88 416th 603 31.0%
2021 18.93 487th 567 14.1%
2022 36.16 416th 574 27.5%
2023 64.87 202nd 565 64.2%
2024 64.07 208th 557 62.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sylvia Enarson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 177 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1989 188 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1990 204 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1991 237 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1992 226 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 230
1993 207 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1994 206 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 210
1995 196 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1996 196 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1997 191 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1998 188 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1999 188 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2000 205 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a -20 186
2001 188 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2002 172 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 174
2003 172 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 174
2004 156 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2005 157 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2006 167 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2007 143 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2008 150 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2009 140 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2010 129 0 0 5 4 0 0 0 138
2011 154 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 160
2012 156 0 0 7 2 0 0 0 165
2013 141 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 147
2014 135 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 142
2015 151 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 157
2016 136 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 145
2017 139 1 0 2 0 0 5 0 147
2018 124 2 0 2 0 0 5 0 133
2019 135 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 142
2020 129 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 136
2021 109 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 114
2022 121 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 124
2023 123 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 130

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 Sylvia Enarson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 179 12.0 14.9 19.6
1989 190 1.2 158.3 20.5
1990 206 13.0 15.8 24.3
1991 238 15.5 15.3 21.8
1992 230 16.0 14.3 32.2
1993 208 15.0 13.9 29.3
1994 210 15.0 14.0 25.7
1995 196 15.0 13.1 25.5
1996 196 15.0 13.1 25.5
1997 191 15.0 12.7 29.8
1998 192 15.0 12.8 26.6
1999 189 15.0 12.6 32.3
2000 186 17.5 10.6 29.6
2001 189 16.6 11.4 38.1
2002 174 16.4 10.6 31.6
2003 174 16.4 10.6 31.6
2004 158 15.1 10.5 39.2
2005 159 15.1 10.5 45.9
2006 167 14.6 11.4 52.7
2007 143 14.4 9.9 58
2008 153 14.0 10.9 58.8
2009 142 12.5 11.4 65.5
2010 138 12.4 11.0 64.5
2011 160 11.0 14.5 63.1
2012 165 12.2 13.4 66.1
2013 147 12.6 11.6 53.7
2014 142 12.4 11.4 54.2
2015 157 9.0 17.4 56.7
2016 145 10.0 14.5 47.6
2017 147 9.7 15.1 41.5
2018 133 9.6 13.8 47.4
2019 142 10.6 13.3 62.7
2020 136 10.2 13.3 55.1
2021 114 10.1 11.2 58.8
2022 124 9.1 13.6 50.8
2023 130 10.0 13.0 61.5

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 Sylvia Enarson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 179 12.0 14.9 19.6
1989 190 1.2 158.3 20.5
1990 206 13.0 15.8 24.3
1991 238 15.5 15.3 21.8
1992 230 16.0 14.3 32.2
1993 208 15.0 13.9 29.3
1994 210 15.0 14.0 25.7
1995 196 15.0 13.1 25.5
1996 196 15.0 13.1 25.5
1997 191 15.0 12.7 29.8
1998 192 15.0 12.8 26.6
1999 189 15.0 12.6 32.3
2000 186 17.5 10.6 29.6
2001 189 16.6 11.4 38.1
2002 174 16.4 10.6 31.6
2003 174 16.4 10.6 31.6
2004 158 15.1 10.5 39.2
2005 159 15.1 10.5 45.9
2006 167 14.6 11.4 52.7
2007 143 14.4 9.9 58
2008 153 14.0 10.9 58.8
2009 142 12.5 11.4 65.5
2010 138 12.4 11.0 64.5
2011 160 11.0 14.5 63.1
2012 165 12.2 13.4 66.1
2013 147 12.6 11.6 53.7
2014 142 12.4 11.4 54.2
2015 157 9.0 17.4 56.7
2016 145 10.0 14.5 47.6
2017 147 9.7 15.1 41.5
2018 133 9.6 13.8 47.4
2019 142 10.6 13.3 62.7
2020 136 10.2 13.3 55.1
2021 114 10.1 11.2 58.8
2022 124 9.1 13.6 50.8
2023 130 10.0 13.0 61.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sylvia Enarson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,288 (7.8%) $15,269 (92.2%) $16,557

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sylvia Enarson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 416th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 202nd of 565 Elementary schools
 33.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sylvia Enarson Elementary School)6047.4
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Villisca Community School District)6047.4
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sylvia Enarson Elementary School)8068.4
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Villisca Community School District)8068.4
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvia Enarson Elementary School)5592.3
 37.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Villisca Community School District)5592.3
 37.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sylvia Enarson Elementary School)5092.3
 42.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Villisca Community School District)5092.3
 42.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvia Enarson Elementary School)72.7100
 27.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Villisca Community School District)72.7100
 27.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sylvia Enarson Elementary School)63.683.3
 19.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Villisca Community School District)63.683.3
 19.7%
   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 Students142130
 8.5%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White135123
 8.9%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.7%61.5%
 1.1%


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Students who attend Sylvia Enarson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southwest Valley Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Sylvia Enarson Elementary School.

Sylvia Enarson Elementary School ranks 208th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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


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