John Cline Elementary School serves 300 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Attendance Zone: John Cline Elementary School serves the southeast part of Decorah, IA, covering an area of approximately 172.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Cline Elementary School's student population of 300 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Cline Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Cline Elementary School?
300 students attend John Cline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of John Cline Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Cline Elementary School?
John Cline Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Cline Elementary School offer ?
John Cline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Cline Elementary School part of?
John Cline Elementary School is part of Decorah Community School District.
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