Sylvia Enarson Elementary School

Q: Is Sylvia Enarson Elementary School a good school?

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

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:
208^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,557

Students who attend Sylvia Enarson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Southwest Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 119

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sylvia Enarson Elementary School ranks better than 62.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.07. (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%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sylvia Enarson Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Sylvia Enarson Elementary School employs 9.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 142^nd 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
2012	28.43	531^st	626	15.2%
2013	43.30	435^th	624	30.3%
2014	45.56	412^th	603	31.7%
2015	57.96	300^th	616	51.3%
2016	42.05	420^th	599	29.9%
2017	37.76	425^th	574	26.0%
2018	27.82	456^th	567	19.6%
2019	37.88	416^th	603	31.0%
2021	18.93	487^th	567	14.1%
2022	36.16	416^th	574	27.5%
2023	64.87	202^nd	565	64.2%
2024	64.07	208^th	557	62.7%

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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 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
2024	113	0	0	4	0	0	2	0	119

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 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
2024	119	9.2	12.9	58

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
2024	119	9.2	12.9	58

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 Sylvia Enarson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 416^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 202^nd 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)	60	47.4	12.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Villisca Community School District)	60	47.4	12.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sylvia Enarson Elementary School)	80	68.4	11.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Villisca Community School District)	80	68.4	11.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvia Enarson Elementary School)	55	92.3	37.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Villisca Community School District)	55	92.3	37.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sylvia Enarson Elementary School)	50	92.3	42.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Villisca Community School District)	50	92.3	42.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvia Enarson Elementary School)	72.7	100	27.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Villisca Community School District)	72.7	100	27.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sylvia Enarson Elementary School)	63.6	83.3	19.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Villisca Community School District)	63.6	83.3	19.7%
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	142	130	8.5%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	135	123	8.9%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.7%	61.5%	1.1%

Schools Near Sylvia Enarson 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
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	219 Central Avenue	Villisca	50864	Montgomery County	Villisca Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 826-5982	119	9	12.9	58.0%	113 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	64.1	208^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.7%		64.9	202^nd of 565 public elementary schools	64.2%	6	61.5	86.7	72.7		76.9	86.7	63.6		72.7	$16,557	$1,288	$15,269
Stanton Elementary School	Public	K-5	605 Elliott Street	Stanton	51573	Montgomery County	Stanton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 829-2171	133	6	23.0	36.1%	119 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.0%)	69	174^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.8%		68.4	179^th of 565 public elementary schools	68.3%	5	79.2	75.0	72.2		79.2	79.2	88.9		66.7	$12,043	$476	$11,568
Corning Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1012 10th St	Corning	50841	Adams County	Corning Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 322-4020	212	19	10.9	46.7%	195 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	52.7	316^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.3%		72.9	136^th of 565 public elementary schools	75.9%	180	64.5	68.8	74.3		67.7	75.0	74.3		62.9	$15,382	$1,040	$14,342
Inman Elementary School	Public	K-6	900 Inman Drive	Red Oak	51566	Montgomery County	Red Oak Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 623-6635	517	36	14.4	59.6%	447 (86.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	15.3	487^th of 557 public elementary schools	12.6%		19.9	482^nd of 565 public elementary schools	14.7%	5	41.1	51.9	53.4	56.2	60.3	54.4	56.9	49.3	60.3	$13,647	$822	$12,825
Red Oak Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	400 W. 2nd Street	Red Oak	51566	Montgomery County	Red Oak Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 623-6630	50	3	16.6	70.0%	43 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)										$16,328	$822	$15,506
Garfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	901 S. 15th	Clarinda	51632	Page County	Clarinda Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 542-4510	562	41	13.5	48.6%	512 (91.1%)	6 (1.1%)	19 (3.4%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.4%)	44.8	365^th of 557 public elementary schools	34.5%		47.6	348^th of 565 public elementary schools	38.4%	17	51.4	69.3	63.1	73.2	79.2	84.0	63.1	71.8	53.8	$9,763	$407	$9,357
Essex Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Forbes St	Essex	51638	Page County	Essex Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 379-3114	121	8	14.5	48.8%	113 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	18.1	478^th of 557 public elementary schools	14.2%		50.4	324^th of 565 public elementary schools	42.7%	154	39.1	28.6	53.8		56.5	50.0	69.2		61.5	$15,793	$829	$14,965

Frequently Asked Questions about Sylvia Enarson Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sylvia Enarson Elementary School?

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

What district is Sylvia Enarson Elementary School in?

Villisca Community School District

Is Sylvia Enarson Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Sylvia Enarson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 119 students attended Sylvia Enarson Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Sylvia Enarson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Southwest Valley Middle School

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