Earlville Elementary School

213 Stow St
Earlville, IA 52041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Earlville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80%
  • : ≥80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Earlville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Earlville Elementary School's student population of 96 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Earlville Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
(15-16)
≥80%
78%
(15-16)
≥80%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Earlville Elementary School?
96 students attend Earlville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Earlville Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Earlville Elementary School?
Earlville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Earlville Elementary School offer ?
Earlville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Earlville Elementary School part of?
Earlville Elementary School is part of Maquoketa Valley Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80%
  • : ≥80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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