JOHN CLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John Cline Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Decorah Community School District school district, located in Decorah, IA with about 301 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd 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 23 teachers, John Cline Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

John Cline Elementary School, located in Decorah, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution for the community’s youngest learners, typically housing students in preschool through second grade. As part of the Decorah Community School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local academic landscape, focusing on early childhood development and establishing a positive environment for the transition from home to formal schooling. The campus is designed to foster both social-emotional growth and core academic skills in literacy and mathematics during these formative years.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the wider Decorah community. By focusing on creating a "small school" feel with individualized attention, John Cline Elementary works to ensure that all students build a strong educational baseline while developing the curiosity and confidence necessary for their future academic journeys. Its curriculum and activities are structured to support the diverse needs of the local student population, maintaining the district's standard of excellence in a welcoming and supportive setting.

For more information, contact John Cline Elementary School at (563) 382-3125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.