La Porte City Elementary School

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La Porte City, IA 50651
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, La Porte City Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 5% in IA
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

La Porte City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

La Porte City Elementary School's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

La Porte City Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Porte City Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#35 out of 1221 schools
(Top 5%)
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90-94%
64%
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80-84%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
96%
73%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Porte City Elementary School's ranking?
La Porte City Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are La Porte City Elementary School often compared to?
La Porte City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helen A Hansen Elementary School, Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend La Porte City Elementary School?
293 students attend La Porte City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of La Porte City Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Porte City Elementary School?
La Porte City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Porte City Elementary School offer ?
La Porte City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is La Porte City Elementary School part of?
La Porte City Elementary School is part of Union Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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