Serving 91 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 13:1 is lower than 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Earlville Elementary School's student population of 91 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Earlville Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥80%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥80%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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?
91 students attend Earlville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Earlville Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 13:1, which is lower 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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