Paton-Churdan Elementary

Paton-Churdan Comm School District
606 Adrian St.
Churdan, IA 50050
89 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Paton-Churdan Elementary, located in the small rural community of Churdan, Iowa, serves as a central hub for early education within the Paton-Churdan Community School District. As a small, close-knit school, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong connections with both their teachers and peers. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while maintaining the values and traditions typical of a tight-knit Iowa town.

Beyond the classroom, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, encouraging participation in community-integrated activities and local initiatives. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between faculty, families, and the surrounding community, Paton-Churdan Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success while instilling a strong sense of local pride and citizenship.
89
Total Students
11.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    82 (92.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (6.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.1 %)
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: Paton-Churdan Comm School District
Phone: (515)389-3111
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 11
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 15
Gender Ratio