EARLHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Earlham Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Earlham Comm School District school district, located in Earlham, IA with about 323 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 25 teachers, Earlham Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Earlham Elementary School, located at 535 N Chestnut Ave in Earlham, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Earlham Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students in the early stages of their education. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success within and beyond the district.

The school operates with a commitment to maintaining a close-knit, student-centered atmosphere typical of the Earlham community. Through its website, the district provides resources for families, including information on school policies, academic calendars, and faculty communication. As part of a smaller district, Earlham Elementary prioritizes meaningful interaction between teachers and students, striving to cultivate a positive school culture where every child is encouraged to grow and excel.

For more information, contact Earlham Elementary School at (515) 758-2213 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
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EARLHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Earlham, IA with about 323 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
323
Teachers:
25.55
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 323 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EARLHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
0.3%

Female
42.4%
Male
57.6%

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.