Hawarden Elementary School

Q: Is Hawarden Elementary School a good school?

Hawarden Elementary School ranks 277 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hawarden Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 2-5 in the West Sioux Community School District in Hawarden, Iowa, with a student population of 196 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Hawarden Elementary School has shown strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, with proficiency rates in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) that are significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 1-star rating in 2014-2015 to a 3-star rating in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.6 to 11.7 students per teacher over the past three school years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Kinsey Elementary School and Sioux Center Intermediate School in the Sioux Center Community School District, as well as Rock Valley Elementary School and Akron Westfield Elementary School in the Rock Valley Community School District and Akron Westfield Community School District, respectively, Hawarden Elementary School has opportunities to further enhance its academic outcomes, especially in English Language Arts. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that it serves a population with a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, which may influence the school's academic performance and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public 2-5

800 13th St
Hawarden, IA 51023

(712) 551-1454

District: West Sioux Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
277^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,347

Students who attend Hawarden Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Sioux Middle School
High:	West Sioux High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.6%

Hispanic:

44.5%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hawarden Elementary School ranks better than 50.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.46. (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 (52.6%), Hispanic (44.5%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawarden Elementary School is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Hawarden Elementary School employs 18.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawarden Elementary School is $13,347.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

West Sioux Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Sioux Community School District 201^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hawarden Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	54.59	339^th	626	45.8%
2013	36.39	479^th	624	23.2%
2014	38.54	460^th	603	23.7%
2015	38.81	450^th	616	26.9%
2016	32.31	472^nd	599	21.2%
2017	32.68	444^th	574	22.6%
2018	18.01	491^st	567	13.4%
2019	19.90	520^th	603	13.8%
2021	41.80	373^rd	567	34.2%
2022	56.59	277^th	574	51.7%
2023	64.46	209^th	565	63.0%
2024	57.46	277^th	557	50.3%

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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 Hawarden 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	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1989	282	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	284
1990	286	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1991	293	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	296
1992	268	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1993	267	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	272
1994	273	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	278
1995	243	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1996	243	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1997	231	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
1998	226	0	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	237
1999	213	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
2000	238	0	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	-33	224
2001	196	0	0	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	230
2002	164	0	0	37	3	n/a	n/a	0	204
2003	164	0	0	37	3	n/a	n/a	0	204
2004	136	1	0	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	174
2005	127	2	1	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	176
2006	124	3	2	44	2	n/a	n/a	0	175
2007	121	3	2	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	173
2008	126	4	2	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	176
2009	137	4	1	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2010	140	0	0	47	0	0	2	0	189
2011	148	1	0	62	1	0	2	0	214
2012	134	1	0	66	2	0	1	0	204
2013	157	4	0	64	2	0	1	0	228
2014	156	3	0	65	3	0	1	0	228
2015	157	0	0	78	1	0	1	0	237
2016	154	0	0	91	2	0	2	0	249
2017	144	0	0	94	2	0	5	0	245
2018	144	0	0	87	2	0	6	0	239
2019	137	2	0	85	1	0	4	0	229
2020	130	3	0	82	3	0	6	0	224
2021	121	3	0	80	2	0	5	0	211
2022	109	2	1	94	0	0	3	0	209
2023	109	0	2	79	3	0	3	0	196
2024	110	1	0	93	2	0	3	0	209

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 Hawarden Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	262	16.6	15.7	0
1989	284	17.1	16.6	0
1990	286	18.1	15.8	0
1991	296	18.1	16.3	0
1992	270	18.0	15.0	n/a
1993	272	16.6	16.4	23.9
1994	278	16.6	16.7	24.1
1995	249	17.6	14.1	26.9
1996	249	17.6	14.1	26.9
1997	239	16.7	14.3	30.5
1998	237	18.2	13.0	30.4
1999	221	18.2	12.1	43
2000	224	13.0	17.2	30
2001	230	18.5	12.4	56.1
2002	204	20.6	9.9	47.1
2003	204	20.6	9.9	47.1
2004	174	12.3	14.1	49.4
2005	176	16.6	10.6	48.9
2006	175	12.5	14.0	45.1
2007	173	15.8	10.9	53.8
2008	176	11.6	15.2	49.4
2009	191	19.6	9.7	53.4
2010	189	16.1	11.7	56.1
2011	214	15.6	13.7	54.2
2012	204	17.4	11.6	62.3
2013	228	19.4	11.7	59.6
2014	228	20.5	11.1	61
2015	237	19.0	12.4	64.1
2016	249	19.0	13.1	63.1
2017	245	22.2	11.0	65.3
2018	239	16.4	14.4	57.3
2019	229	15.4	14.7	57.6
2020	224	14.4	15.4	60.3
2021	211	17.9	11.7	63.5
2022	209	18.9	11.0	64.6
2023	196	18.4	10.6	61.2
2024	209	18.4	11.3	58.4

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 Hawarden Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	262	16.6	15.7	0
1989	284	17.1	16.6	0
1990	286	18.1	15.8	0
1991	296	18.1	16.3	0
1992	270	18.0	15.0	n/a
1993	272	16.6	16.4	23.9
1994	278	16.6	16.7	24.1
1995	249	17.6	14.1	26.9
1996	249	17.6	14.1	26.9
1997	239	16.7	14.3	30.5
1998	237	18.2	13.0	30.4
1999	221	18.2	12.1	43
2000	224	13.0	17.2	30
2001	230	18.5	12.4	56.1
2002	204	20.6	9.9	47.1
2003	204	20.6	9.9	47.1
2004	174	12.3	14.1	49.4
2005	176	16.6	10.6	48.9
2006	175	12.5	14.0	45.1
2007	173	15.8	10.9	53.8
2008	176	11.6	15.2	49.4
2009	191	19.6	9.7	53.4
2010	189	16.1	11.7	56.1
2011	214	15.6	13.7	54.2
2012	204	17.4	11.6	62.3
2013	228	19.4	11.7	59.6
2014	228	20.5	11.1	61
2015	237	19.0	12.4	64.1
2016	249	19.0	13.1	63.1
2017	245	22.2	11.0	65.3
2018	239	16.4	14.4	57.3
2019	229	15.4	14.7	57.6
2020	224	14.4	15.4	60.3
2021	211	17.9	11.7	63.5
2022	209	18.9	11.0	64.6
2023	196	18.4	10.6	61.2
2024	209	18.4	11.3	58.4

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 Hawarden Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,065 (8.0%)	$12,282 (92.0%)	$13,347

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawarden Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 520^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 209^th of 565 Elementary schools	49.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawarden Elementary School)	50.8	80	29.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Sioux Community School District)	50.8	80	29.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawarden Elementary School)	72.9	85.2	12.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Sioux Community School District)	72.9	85.2	12.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawarden Elementary School)	48	82.2	34.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Sioux Community School District)	48	82.2	34.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawarden Elementary School)	60	75.6	15.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Sioux Community School District)	60	75.6	15.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawarden Elementary School)	36.4	65.9	29.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Sioux Community School District)	36.4	65.9	29.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawarden Elementary School)	54.5	70.7	16.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Sioux Community School District)	54.5	70.7	16.2%
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	229	196	14.4%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	85	79	7.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	137	109	20.4%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.6%	61.2%	3.6%

Schools Near Hawarden 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hawarden Elementary School	Public	2-5	800 13th St	Hawarden	51023	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 551-1454	209	18	11.3	58.4%	110 (52.6%)	1 (0.5%)	93 (44.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	57.5	277^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.3%		64.5	209^th of 565 public elementary schools	63.0%	68	65.2	75.4	62.0	84.8	82.0	80.0	52.0	$13,347	$1,065	$12,282
Ireton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	303 Oak St	Ireton	51027	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 278-2374	90	12	7.2	55.6%	54 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (35.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)								$16,024	$1,616	$14,408
Akron Westfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	850 Kerr Dr	Akron	51001	Plymouth County	Akron Westfield Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 568-3322	245	24	10.2	43.3%	211 (86.1%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	84.3	41^st of 557 public elementary schools	92.6%		89	16^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.2%	25	76.3	96.8	83.3	89.5	93.5	85.7	71.4	$11,662	$649	$11,013
Kinsey Elementary School	Public	K-3	397 10th St SE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 722-1541	477	41	11.6	54.7%	208 (43.6%)	5 (1.0%)	249 (52.2%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.7%)								(n/a)	78.7			81.5				$14,386	$459	$13,928
Sioux Center Intermediate School	Public	4-5	950 4th Ave NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 722-2987	245	16	14.9	46.9%	131 (53.5%)	4 (1.6%)	98 (40.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.7%)	50	330^th of 557 public elementary schools	40.8%		46.7	357^th of 565 public elementary schools	36.8%	27		72.6	69.2		75.2	65.0	60.0
Sioux Center Preschool	Public	PK	1124 7th Ave NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 722-2415	53	3	17.6	35.8%	8 (15.1%)	1 (1.9%)	43 (81.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)
Rock Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 476-2701	386	36	10.6	45.9%	210 (54.4%)	0 (0.0%)	165 (42.7%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	70.7	154^th of 557 public elementary schools	72.4%		56.7	270^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.2%	116	79.7	87.5	73.1	85.5	80.4	76.1	60.9	$13,323	$655	$12,668
Rock Valley Pre-School	Public	PK-K	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 476-2701	79	0		12.7%	53 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawarden Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Hawarden Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : West Sioux Middle School
High : West Sioux High School

Is Hawarden Elementary School a good school?

Hawarden Elementary School ranks 277^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hawarden Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 209 students attended Hawarden Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hawarden Elementary School?

Students at Hawarden Elementary School are 53% White, 44% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Hawarden Elementary School in?

West Sioux Community School District

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