APLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Aplington Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District school district, located in Aplington, IA with about 193 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 13 teachers, Aplington 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.

Aplington Elementary School is a public institution located in the small, tight-knit community of Aplington, Iowa. Serving as a foundational part of the Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment for its young students. The school emphasizes core academic excellence while fostering the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

As a community-centered institution, Aplington Elementary plays a vital role in the town’s identity, often benefiting from the strong local support and collaborative spirit characteristic of Iowa’s rural school districts. The school focuses on small-town values, aiming to provide personalized attention to its students to ensure they feel connected and engaged. By maintaining a balance between traditional curriculum standards and a welcoming classroom culture, the school strives to prepare its students for their future educational journeys within the broader district.

For more information, contact Aplington Elementary School at (319) 347-6621 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.