LA PORTE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
La Porte City Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Union Comm School District school district, located in La Porte City, IA with about 303 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, La Porte City Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
La Porte City Elementary School, located at 515 Fillmore in La Porte City, Iowa, is a key component of the Union Community School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their foundational years. By prioritizing academic growth alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they progress through their educational journey within the Union district.
The school benefits from being part of a larger K-12 system, which allows for consistent curriculum development and shared resources across the district. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies by visiting the official Union Community School District website at [www.union.k12.ia.us](http://www.union.k12.ia.us). As a neighborhood school, it places a strong emphasis on community involvement and maintaining a close-knit atmosphere conducive to student achievement.
For more information, contact La Porte City Elementary School at (319) 342-3033 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Porte City, IA 50651-1412
(319) 342-3033
http://www.union.k12.ia.us
LA PORTE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in La Porte City, IA with about 303 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Union Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 303
- Teachers:
- 21.53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 303 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LA PORTE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.