CORA B DARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cora B Darling Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Postville Comm School District school district, located in Postville, IA with about 415 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 37 teachers, Cora B Darling Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Cora B. Darling Elementary, located in Postville, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Postville Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social development of its students, preparing them for the transition into middle school and beyond. The institution emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to cultivate a positive atmosphere that reflects the community's values.
As part of the Postville school system, the elementary school is deeply integrated into a unique, culturally diverse small-town environment. The school prioritizes student engagement and personalized instruction, aiming to meet the needs of a varied student body. Through its partnership with the district, Cora B. Darling provides a structured path for early education, focusing on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging students to become active, responsible participants in their local community.
For more information, contact Cora B Darling Elementary at (563) 864-7653 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Postville, IA 52162-0717
(563) 864-7653
CORA B DARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Postville, IA with about 415 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Postville Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 415
- Teachers:
- 37.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 415 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 56.9%
- White
- 29.2%
- Black or African American
- 12.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.