Best Public Schools in Zip Code 51053

Summary:

The 51053 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Schaller-Crestland Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance. This public school, part of the Schaller-Crestland Community School District, has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa.

Schaller-Crestland Elementary's academic excellence is evident across multiple grade levels and subject areas, with students consistently outperforming state averages on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 71.4% of 3rd graders, 87% of 4th graders, and 68.8% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%, respectively. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are also significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, Schaller-Crestland Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 to 1, which likely contributes to its strong academic performance.

While the student population at Schaller-Crestland Elementary is predominantly White (66.48%), the school also serves a significant proportion of Hispanic (21.43%) and Pacific Islander (6.59%) students. The school district's spending of $14,410 per student, which is above the state average, suggests that the school has access to adequate resources and funding to support its educational programs and student needs. Overall, Schaller-Crestland Elementary stands out as a model of educational excellence, providing valuable insights for other schools in the region.

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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
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	182	14	12.9	48.4%	121 (66.5%)	1 (0.5%)	39 (21.4%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.6%)	6 (3.3%)	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

Cities Near Zip Code 51053

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Schaller	0.12 mi	1	52^nd
Galva	6 mi	1	61^st
Early	7.46 mi	1	184^th
Storm Lake	10.9 mi	6	388^th
Alta	11.57 mi	2	238^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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