Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School

Albert City-Truesdale Comm School District
300 Orchard
Albert City, IA 50510
114 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Albert City, Iowa. Serving as a foundational educational institution for the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment for students in their formative years. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school emphasizes strong academic development and social growth, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students and staff can build lasting relationships.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school acts as a central hub for the Albert City community, often promoting values of citizenship, local engagement, and lifelong learning. The district is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by integrating modern educational resources with traditional teaching methods. Families interested in specific school programs, board policies, or calendar updates can find detailed information on their official website at http://www.albertct.k12.ia.us.
114
Total Students
10.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    87 (76.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (21.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Albert City-Truesdale Comm School District
Phone: (712)843-5416
Website: http://www.albertct.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 12
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 14
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Laurens-Marathon Elementary School
Laurens-Marathon Comm School District
140 Students
300 W Garfield
Laurens, IA 50554 (7.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th