Epworth Elementary School

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Epworth Elementary School ranks 196 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Epworth Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Western Dubuque Community School District, with a student population of 388. The school has consistently performed well, ranking among the top elementary schools in Iowa over the past several years, with a current statewide ranking of 196 out of 557 schools.

Epworth Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 91.2% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 70.7% statewide. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (19.59% in 2022-2023) and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.5 in 2022-2023, both of which may contribute to its academic success.

While Cascade Elementary and Peosta Elementary, also in the Western Dubuque Community School District, perform well and have comparable rankings and test scores, Epworth Elementary stands out for its consistently high performance and positive outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

201 Jacoby Drive E
Epworth, IA 52045

(563) 663-9469

District: Western Dubuque Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
196^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,754

Students who attend Epworth Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Drexler Middle School
High:	Western Dubuque High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 374

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.5%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Epworth Elementary School ranks better than 64.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Western Dubuque Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.37. (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 (96.5%), two or more races (2.1%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Epworth Elementary School is 13, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Western Dubuque Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Epworth Elementary School employs 28.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Epworth Elementary School is $12,754, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Western Dubuque Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Western Dubuque Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Dubuque Community School District 47^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Epworth Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	67.94	173^rd	626	72.4%
2013	77.33	65^th	624	89.6%
2014	85.36	22^nd	603	96.4%
2015	75.15	127^th	616	79.4%
2016	52.84	346^th	599	42.2%
2017	70.08	177^th	574	69.2%
2018	83.05	46^th	567	91.9%
2019	80.36	94^th	603	84.4%
2021	85.06	46^th	567	91.9%
2022	75.03	117^th	574	79.6%
2023	82.44	62^nd	565	89.0%
2024	65.37	196^th	557	64.8%

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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 Epworth Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	324	1	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1989	184	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
1990	150	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1991	156	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
1992	166	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1993	150	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1994	116	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
1995	137	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
1996	137	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
1997	132	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1998	154	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
1999	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
2000	150	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	-10	144
2001	158	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
2002	160	5	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
2003	160	5	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
2004	285	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2005	331	17	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
2006	290	10	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2007	285	9	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2008	276	5	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	285
2009	280	5	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2010	305	1	0	3	0	0	11	0	320
2011	323	4	0	2	0	0	7	0	336
2012	218	2	1	3	0	0	1	0	225
2013	199	2	2	2	0	0	2	0	207
2014	195	1	1	3	0	0	4	0	204
2015	193	2	2	6	0	0	4	0	207
2016	237	0	1	8	0	0	3	0	249
2017	247	0	1	9	0	0	2	0	259
2018	275	0	0	9	0	0	5	0	289
2019	299	0	0	7	0	1	12	0	319
2020	306	0	0	9	0	1	9	0	325
2021	364	2	0	4	0	2	11	0	383
2022	384	0	0	4	0	2	7	0	397
2023	375	0	3	4	0	0	6	0	388
2024	361	0	1	4	0	0	8	0	374

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 Epworth Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	337	18.9	17.8	16.9
1989	184	11.7	15.7	0
1990	150	10.2	14.7	24.7
1991	157	7.2	21.8	21
1992	168	9.0	18.6	25.6
1993	150	7.5	20.0	18.7
1994	116	6.5	17.8	19
1995	138	7.0	19.7	16.7
1996	138	7.0	19.7	16.7
1997	133	7.0	19.0	28.6
1998	156	7.0	22.3	23.1
1999	165	8.0	20.6	31.5
2000	144	7.0	20.6	29.9
2001	164	7.6	21.6	25
2002	167	9.5	17.6	19.8
2003	167	9.5	17.6	19.8
2004	293	23.0	12.7	30.4
2005	352	23.0	15.3	26.1
2006	303	20.9	14.5	23.4
2007	299	21.3	14.0	26.8
2008	285	16.5	17.3	27.7
2009	289	19.0	15.2	31.5
2010	320	18.6	17.2	31.9
2011	336	22.0	15.2	32.1
2012	225	18.0	12.5	36.4
2013	207	15.1	13.7	36.7
2014	204	16.4	12.4	32.4
2015	207	15.0	13.8	30.9
2016	249	18.0	13.8	33.3
2017	259	17.7	14.5	29.3
2018	289	20.1	14.3	26.3
2019	319	20.9	15.2	26
2020	325	21.2	15.3	22.5
2021	383	23.4	16.3	22.7
2022	397	26.6	14.8	21.7
2023	388	28.6	13.5	19.6
2024	374	28.5	13.0	20.1

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 Epworth Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	337	18.9	17.8	16.9
1989	184	11.7	15.7	0
1990	150	10.2	14.7	24.7
1991	157	7.2	21.8	21
1992	168	9.0	18.6	25.6
1993	150	7.5	20.0	18.7
1994	116	6.5	17.8	19
1995	138	7.0	19.7	16.7
1996	138	7.0	19.7	16.7
1997	133	7.0	19.0	28.6
1998	156	7.0	22.3	23.1
1999	165	8.0	20.6	31.5
2000	144	7.0	20.6	29.9
2001	164	7.6	21.6	25
2002	167	9.5	17.6	19.8
2003	167	9.5	17.6	19.8
2004	293	23.0	12.7	30.4
2005	352	23.0	15.3	26.1
2006	303	20.9	14.5	23.4
2007	299	21.3	14.0	26.8
2008	285	16.5	17.3	27.7
2009	289	19.0	15.2	31.5
2010	320	18.6	17.2	31.9
2011	336	22.0	15.2	32.1
2012	225	18.0	12.5	36.4
2013	207	15.1	13.7	36.7
2014	204	16.4	12.4	32.4
2015	207	15.0	13.8	30.9
2016	249	18.0	13.8	33.3
2017	259	17.7	14.5	29.3
2018	289	20.1	14.3	26.3
2019	319	20.9	15.2	26
2020	325	21.2	15.3	22.5
2021	383	23.4	16.3	22.7
2022	397	26.6	14.8	21.7
2023	388	28.6	13.5	19.6
2024	374	28.5	13.0	20.1

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 Epworth Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$728 (5.7%)	$12,027 (94.3%)	$12,754

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Epworth Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 94^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 62^nd of 565 Elementary schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Epworth Elementary School)	78	85.5	7.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Western Dubuque Community School District)	82	69.7	12.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Epworth Elementary School)	82	96.4	14.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Western Dubuque Community School District)	81.7	87	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Epworth Elementary School)	82.1	70.1	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Western Dubuque Community School District)	82.5	76.8	5.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Epworth Elementary School)	89.7	92.5	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Western Dubuque Community School District)	86.7	85	1.7%
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	319	388	21.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	7	4	42.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	299	375	25.4%
Two or More Races	12	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26%	19.6%	6.4%

Schools Near Epworth 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
Epworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Jacoby Drive E	Epworth	52045	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 663-9469	374	29	13.0	20.1%	361 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	65.4	196^th of 557 public elementary schools	64.8%		82.4	62^nd of 565 public elementary schools	89.0%	134	66.7	83.6	61.2	77.2	87.3	91.2	64.7	$12,754	$728	$12,027
Farley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	405 3rd Ave NE	Farley	52046	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 663-9458	273	20	13.8	33.7%	236 (86.4%)	2 (0.7%)	30 (11.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	57.9	270^th of 557 public elementary schools	51.5%		58.5	256^th of 565 public elementary schools	54.7%	14	59.1	69.2	73.5	84.1	74.4	76.5	67.6	$13,620	$687	$12,934
Peosta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8522 Burds Rd	Peosta	52068	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 663-9440	425	31	13.5	11.1%	397 (93.4%)	10 (2.4%)	12 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	74.7	112^th of 557 public elementary schools	79.9%		79.4	82^nd of 565 public elementary schools	85.5%	30	80.7	77.8	80.0	94.7	79.6	87.3	58.2	$13,035	$529	$12,507
Carver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2007 Radford Road	Dubuque	52002	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-4500	501	33	15.0	30.9%	416 (83.0%)	30 (6.0%)	15 (3.0%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	22 (4.4%)	80.2	71^st of 557 public elementary schools	87.3%		74.1	123^rd of 565 public elementary schools	78.2%	52	80.7	88.0	76.7	89.8	84.3	80.8	72.6	$13,512	$211	$13,300
Cascade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Harrison St SE	Cascade	52033	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 663-9443	297	22	13.2	33.7%	264 (88.9%)	6 (2.0%)	24 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	72.8	126^th of 557 public elementary schools	77.4%		75.8	112^th of 565 public elementary schools	80.2%	14	73.8	67.4	76.7	85.7	81.4	93.0	76.7	$13,393	$554	$12,840
Dyersville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	813 12th Ave SW	Dyersville	52040	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 663-9456	321	29	11.2	38.6%	284 (88.5%)	13 (4.0%)	12 (3.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)								(n/a)								$14,615	$1,171	$13,446
Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3259 St Anne Dr	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-3700	286	23	12.4	42.3%	188 (65.7%)	24 (8.4%)	28 (9.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.1%)	14 (4.9%)	35.9	411^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.2%		27.9	451^st of 565 public elementary schools	20.2%	40	46.5	69.0	67.5	53.5	62.1	70.0	67.5	$13,704	$406	$13,298
John Kennedy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2135 Woodland	Dubuque	52002	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-3900	535	38	14.0	27.5%	441 (82.4%)	14 (2.6%)	25 (4.7%)	11 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.2%)	30 (5.6%)	71.7	145^th of 557 public elementary schools	74.0%		74.5	120^th of 565 public elementary schools	78.8%	25	69.2	84.4	76.1	75.8	88.9	80.4	71.7	$13,503	$730	$12,773
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3170 Spring Valley Rd	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-3500	595	37	16.0	36.0%	501 (84.2%)	29 (4.9%)	20 (3.4%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	32 (5.4%)	63.1	223^rd of 557 public elementary schools	60.0%		64.2	210^th of 565 public elementary schools	62.8%	13	70.7	72.4	71.9	84.8	82.7	76.0	59.4	$13,730	$1,137	$12,593
Irving Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2520 Pennsylvania Ave	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-3800	407	31	13.1	42.8%	312 (76.7%)	27 (6.6%)	29 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	29 (7.1%)	56.2	289^th of 557 public elementary schools	48.1%		47.6	349^th of 565 public elementary schools	38.2%	60	69.1	68.4	67.9	83.6	69.7	73.2	71.4	$14,709	$1,030	$13,678

Frequently Asked Questions about Epworth Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Epworth Elementary School?

Students at Epworth Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Epworth Elementary School a good school?

Epworth Elementary School ranks 196^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Epworth Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Drexler Middle School
High : Western Dubuque High School

How many students attend Epworth Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 374 students attended Epworth Elementary School.

What district is Epworth Elementary School in?

Western Dubuque Community School District

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