Ekstrand Elementary School

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Ekstrand Elementary School, located in De Witt, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Central De Witt Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character building, Ekstrand Elementary strives to prepare its pupils for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the local De Witt community.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and the integration of modern educational resources. As part of the Central De Witt Community School District, Ekstrand benefits from a collaborative district culture that prioritizes professional development for staff and a well-rounded curriculum. Parents and community members are encouraged to be active participants in the school's mission, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive support system that promotes lifelong learning and academic success.

460

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ekstrand Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	416
Hispanic	12
Black	15
Two or More	17

White
416 (90.4 %)
Two or More
17 (3.7 %)
Black
15 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Central DeWitt School District
Phone:	(563)659-0750
Website:	http://www.cd-csd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 56

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 103