East Sac County Elementary

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East Sac County Elementary ranks 283 rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Sac County Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sac City, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 424 students. The school is part of the East Sac County Community School District, which is ranked 174 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Sac County Elementary generally performs better on state assessments (ISASP) compared to the state average and the nearby schools, such as Storm Lake Early Elementary and Storm Lake Elementary. The school has a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (36.08% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, and it has a lower student-teacher ratio (13.4 in 2022-2023) than some of the nearby schools. However, the school's performance on state assessments has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 84th out of 603 Iowa elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 283rd out of 557 in 2023-2024.

While East Sac County Elementary outperforms the nearby schools on test scores, the differences are not always significant. For example, South Central Calhoun Elementary had higher proficiency rates in 3rd-grade English Language Arts (70.5%) and Mathematics (91.8%) compared to East Sac County Elementary in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's racial makeup is significantly different from the nearby schools, with a much higher percentage of white students (93.87%) compared to the more diverse student populations in schools like Storm Lake Early Elementary and Storm Lake Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

400 S 16th St
Sac City, IA 50583

(712) 662-7200

District: East Sac County Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
283^rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,478

Students who attend East Sac County Elementary usually attend:

High:

East Sac County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 448

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Sac County Elementary ranks worse than 50.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.68. (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 (92%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Sac County Elementary is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare East Sac County Elementary employs 27.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Sac County Elementary is $13,478.

Schooldigger Rankings:

East Sac County Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

East Sac County Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Sac County Community School District 174^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Sac County Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2014	77.57	84^th	603	86.1%
2015	44.39	427^th	616	30.7%
2016	52.73	347^th	599	42.1%
2017	67.22	209^th	574	63.6%
2018	27.18	460^th	567	18.9%
2019	12.83	554^th	603	8.1%
2021	42.32	366^th	567	35.4%
2022	60.46	240^th	574	58.2%
2023	27.63	452^nd	565	20.0%
2024	56.68	283^rd	557	49.2%

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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 East Sac County Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	152	0	6	1	0	2	161
2013	178	0	8	1	0	3	190
2014	172	0	3	0	0	3	178
2015	192	1	3	1	0	3	200
2016	192	1	5	1	0	1	200
2017	195	1	3	3	0	1	203
2018	184	1	4	3	0	2	194
2019	193	0	6	2	0	4	205
2020	172	0	4	2	0	7	185
2021	294	0	12	2	0	5	313
2022	291	0	12	1	6	6	316
2023	398	1	12	2	2	9	424
2024	412	1	20	1	5	9	448

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 East Sac County Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	161	11.0	14.6	52.2
2013	190	12.0	15.8	53.7
2014	178	13.0	13.6	55.6
2015	200	13.0	15.3	55
2016	200	12.0	16.6	56.5
2017	203	12.0	16.9	48.3
2018	194	12.9	15.0	48.5
2019	205	15.0	13.6	46.8
2020	185	13.0	14.2	46.5
2021	313	22.5	13.9	41.2
2022	316	24.5	12.8	33.9
2023	424	31.4	13.4	36.1
2024	448	27.8	16.1	30.6

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 East Sac County Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	161	11.0	14.6	52.2
2013	190	12.0	15.8	53.7
2014	178	13.0	13.6	55.6
2015	200	13.0	15.3	55
2016	200	12.0	16.6	56.5
2017	203	12.0	16.9	48.3
2018	194	12.9	15.0	48.5
2019	205	15.0	13.6	46.8
2020	185	13.0	14.2	46.5
2021	313	22.5	13.9	41.2
2022	316	24.5	12.8	33.9
2023	424	31.4	13.4	36.1
2024	448	27.8	16.1	30.6

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 East Sac County Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$447 (3.3%)	$13,030 (96.7%)	$13,478

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Sac County Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 554^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 452^nd of 565 Elementary schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Sac County Elementary)	39.4	65.2	25.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Sac County Community School District)	56.9	65.2	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Sac County Elementary)	60.6	75.4	14.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Sac County Community School District)	69	75.4	6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Sac County Elementary)	50	70	20%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Sac County Community School District)	57	70	13%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Sac County Elementary)	55.9	65	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Sac County Community School District)	64.6	65	0.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	205	424	106.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	12	100%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	193	398	106.2%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.8%	36.1%	10.7%

Schools Near East Sac County Elementary

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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
East Sac County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 S 16th St	Sac City	50583	Sac County	East Sac County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 662-7200	448	28	16.1	30.6%	412 (92.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	9 (2.0%)	56.7	283^rd of 557 public elementary schools	49.2%		27.6	452^nd of 565 public elementary schools	20.0%	169	56.8	74.3	72.2	76.8	77.3	79.2	66.7	73.2	80.6	$13,478	$447	$13,030
Newell-Fonda Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Clark St	Newell	50568	Buena Vista County	Newell-Fonda Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 272-3324	287	17	16.4	49.5%	208 (72.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (17.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	6 (2.1%)	46.2	353^rd of 557 public elementary schools	36.6%		58.8	255^th of 565 public elementary schools	54.9%	98	68.6	65.9	63.6		91.4	68.3	61.4		56.8	$12,429	$641	$11,789
Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt	Public	K-5	600 S. Maple	Odebolt	51458	Sac County	Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School Dist	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 364-6066	121	9	13.6	51.2%	109 (90.1%)	2 (1.7%)	6 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.7%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)										$11,880	$254	$11,626
Schaller-Crestland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 S Berwick	Schaller	51053	Sac County	Schaller-Crestland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 275-4267	170	13	13.0	50.6%	109 (64.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (20.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.2%)	5 (2.9%)	80.9	66^th of 557 public elementary schools	88.2%		78.9	91^st of 565 public elementary schools	83.9%	25	71.4	87.0	68.8		92.9	91.3	87.5		87.5	$14,410	$990	$13,420
East Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	930 E 5th	Storm Lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 732-8076	110	9	11.5	54.5%	14 (12.7%)	6 (5.5%)	58 (52.7%)	14 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (15.5%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)										$20,109	$718	$19,392
Storm Lake Elementary	Public	1-4	1810 Hyland Drive	Storm Lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 732-8074	807	58	13.8	71.4%	84 (10.4%)	38 (4.7%)	448 (55.5%)	118 (14.6%)	1 (0.1%)	103 (12.8%)	15 (1.9%)	1.9	549^th of 557 public elementary schools	1.4%		3.9	549^th of 565 public elementary schools	2.8%		32.8	40.5			47.5	30.8				$12,446	$1,029	$11,417
South Central Calhoun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	330 Brower Street	Rockwell City	50579	Calhoun County	South Central Calhoun Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 297-8621	307	24	12.7	48.9%	285 (92.8%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)	70.5				91.8					$11,816	$804	$11,011
Storm Lake Early Elementary School	Public	K	5950 90th Avenue	Storm lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 213-2110	247	21	12.0	66.0%	28 (11.3%)	10 (4.0%)	131 (53.0%)	28 (11.3%)	1 (0.4%)	46 (18.6%)	3 (1.2%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about East Sac County Elementary

What schools do graduates of East Sac County Elementary attend?

Students who attend East Sac County Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : East Sac County High School

What is the racial makeup of East Sac County Elementary?

Students at East Sac County Elementary are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend East Sac County Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 448 students attended East Sac County Elementary.

Is East Sac County Elementary a good school?

East Sac County Elementary ranks 283^rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is East Sac County Elementary in?

East Sac County Community School District

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