Readlyn Elementary School

Q: Is Readlyn Elementary School a good school?

Readlyn Elementary School ranks 76 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Readlyn Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Wapsie Valley Community School District, with a student population of 123 located in Readlyn, Iowa.

Readlyn Elementary School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10% of Iowa elementary schools in recent years and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in multiple years. Compared to nearby rural elementary schools and Fairbank Elementary School, Readlyn Elementary School stands out with its lower student-teacher ratio of 14.1 in the 2022-2023 school year.

The consistent academic excellence and favorable student-teacher ratio at Readlyn Elementary School suggest the school is effectively meeting the educational needs of its students. While the school has a predominantly white student population, further investigation into the school's curriculum, instructional methods, and school culture could provide valuable insights into the drivers of its success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

200 E 4th St
Readlyn, IA 50668

(319) 279-3323

District: Wapsie Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,450

Students who attend Readlyn Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Wapsie Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 118

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

4.2%

African American:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Readlyn Elementary School ranks better than 86.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.49. (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 (91.5%), Hispanic (4.2%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Readlyn Elementary School is 12.3, which is the 2^nd best among 1 elementary schools in the Wapsie Valley Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Readlyn Elementary School employs 9.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Readlyn Elementary School is $26,450, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Wapsie Valley Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Readlyn Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	62.28	246^th	626	60.7%
2013	60.29	275^th	624	55.9%
2014	69.89	167^th	603	72.3%
2015	65.15	235^th	616	61.9%
2016	64.94	239^th	599	60.1%
2017	61.22	259^th	574	54.9%
2018	70.55	156^th	567	72.5%
2019	78.37	103^rd	603	82.9%
2021	78.80	94^th	567	83.4%
2022	92.56	8^th	574	98.6%
2023	83.70	48^th	565	91.5%
2024	79.49	76^th	557	86.4%

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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 Readlyn Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	116	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1989	126	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
1990	131	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
1991	121	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1992	120	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
1993	125	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
1994	118	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
1995	102	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
1996	102	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
1997	98	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	98
1998	96	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
1999	93	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
2000	124	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-7	117
2001	111	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
2002	110	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2003	110	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2004	109	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
2005	112	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
2006	113	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
2007	117	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2008	109	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	114
2009	102	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2010	107	0	2	2	0	2	0	113
2011	134	0	2	4	0	0	0	140
2012	134	0	2	3	0	0	0	139
2013	129	0	1	3	0	0	0	133
2014	132	0	0	5	0	0	0	137
2015	128	0	0	4	0	0	0	132
2016	125	0	1	3	0	0	0	129
2017	129	0	0	4	0	0	0	133
2018	127	0	0	3	0	0	0	130
2019	138	1	0	3	0	0	0	142
2020	138	0	0	2	0	0	0	140
2021	129	0	0	4	0	0	0	133
2022	123	0	0	3	0	1	0	127
2023	119	0	0	3	0	1	0	123
2024	108	3	0	5	0	2	0	118

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 Readlyn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	117	6.5	18.0	12
1989	127	6.5	19.5	9.4
1990	131	6.9	18.9	9.9
1991	121	6.9	17.5	11.6
1992	120	7.0	17.1	7.5
1993	125	6.5	19.2	13.6
1994	118	6.5	18.2	8.5
1995	102	6.5	15.7	6.9
1996	102	6.5	15.7	6.9
1997	98	7.0	14.0	13.3
1998	97	7.0	13.9	13.4
1999	93	6.0	15.5	21.5
2000	117	7.4	15.8	12.1
2001	111	7.5	14.8	18
2002	110	7.0	15.7	12.7
2003	110	7.0	15.7	12.7
2004	109	7.5	14.5	17.4
2005	112	7.5	14.9	11.6
2006	113	8.8	12.8	14.2
2007	120	8.0	15.0	20.8
2008	114	9.4	12.1	17.5
2009	103	7.2	14.3	15.5
2010	113	7.2	15.6	26.5
2011	140	7.5	18.6	18.6
2012	139	7.5	18.5	20.9
2013	133	9.7	13.6	24.8
2014	137	9.2	14.8	32.1
2015	132	8.0	16.5	25.8
2016	129	9.0	14.3	28.7
2017	133	8.0	16.6	15.8
2018	130	5.5	23.6	16.9
2019	142	4.7	30.2	26.8
2020	140	8.7	16.0	24.3
2021	133	7.7	17.1	24.1
2022	127	7.7	16.3	19.7
2023	123	8.7	14.1	27.6
2024	118	9.5	12.3	22

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 Readlyn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	117	6.5	18.0	12
1989	127	6.5	19.5	9.4
1990	131	6.9	18.9	9.9
1991	121	6.9	17.5	11.6
1992	120	7.0	17.1	7.5
1993	125	6.5	19.2	13.6
1994	118	6.5	18.2	8.5
1995	102	6.5	15.7	6.9
1996	102	6.5	15.7	6.9
1997	98	7.0	14.0	13.3
1998	97	7.0	13.9	13.4
1999	93	6.0	15.5	21.5
2000	117	7.4	15.8	12.1
2001	111	7.5	14.8	18
2002	110	7.0	15.7	12.7
2003	110	7.0	15.7	12.7
2004	109	7.5	14.5	17.4
2005	112	7.5	14.9	11.6
2006	113	8.8	12.8	14.2
2007	120	8.0	15.0	20.8
2008	114	9.4	12.1	17.5
2009	103	7.2	14.3	15.5
2010	113	7.2	15.6	26.5
2011	140	7.5	18.6	18.6
2012	139	7.5	18.5	20.9
2013	133	9.7	13.6	24.8
2014	137	9.2	14.8	32.1
2015	132	8.0	16.5	25.8
2016	129	9.0	14.3	28.7
2017	133	8.0	16.6	15.8
2018	130	5.5	23.6	16.9
2019	142	4.7	30.2	26.8
2020	140	8.7	16.0	24.3
2021	133	7.7	17.1	24.1
2022	127	7.7	16.3	19.7
2023	123	8.7	14.1	27.6
2024	118	9.5	12.3	22

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 Readlyn Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$966 (3.7%)	$25,485 (96.4%)	$26,450

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Readlyn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 103^rd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 48^th of 565 Elementary schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Readlyn Elementary School)	77.8	66.7	11.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	71.9	80.4	8.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Readlyn Elementary School)	72.2	93.3	21.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	80.7	95.7	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Readlyn Elementary School)	94.1	72.2	21.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	82.8	68.2	14.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Readlyn Elementary School)	94.1	88.9	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	86.2	75	11.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Readlyn Elementary School)	70.8	88.9	18.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	72.7	81.6	8.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Readlyn Elementary School)	79.2	100	20.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	81.8	87.8	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Readlyn Elementary School)	88.9	94.4	5.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	80	76	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Readlyn Elementary School)	94.4	94.4
6th Grade Mathematics (Wapsie Valley Community School District)	83.6	88	4.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	142	123	13.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	138	119	13.8%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.8%	27.6%	0.9%

Schools Near Readlyn 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
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
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
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
Dunkerton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	509 Canfield	Dunkerton	50626	Black Hawk County	Dunkerton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 822-4295	223	15	15.2	49.8%	199 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.8%)	62.4	226^th of 557 public elementary schools	59.4%		87	27^th of 565 public elementary schools	95.2%	199	67.7	71.4	80.0		83.9	66.7	84.0		60.0	$16,160	$483	$15,676
Fairbank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 5th St N	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 635-2071	184	15	12.4	22.8%	177 (96.2%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)										$6,840	$108	$6,733
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
Rural Elementary School #4	Public	K-8	1153 Denison Ave	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 635-2071	18	2	8.9	16.7%	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$6,792	$108	$6,685
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
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 Readlyn Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Readlyn Elementary School attend?

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

High : Wapsie Valley High School

How many students attend Readlyn Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 118 students attended Readlyn Elementary School.

What district is Readlyn Elementary School in?

Wapsie Valley Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Readlyn Elementary School?

Students at Readlyn Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is Readlyn Elementary School a good school?

Readlyn Elementary School ranks 76^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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