Diagonal Elementary School

www.diagonal.k12.ia.us

68 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Diagonal Elementary School, located in the small rural community of Diagonal, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for students in the region. As part of the Diagonal Community School District, the institution focuses on providing a personalized learning environment characteristic of smaller school systems, emphasizing close relationships between students, staff, and the local community. The school is dedicated to foundational academic development, aiming to prepare its elementary students for success as they progress into secondary education.

The school’s website highlights its role as a pillar of the Diagonal community, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially. By leveraging its small-town setting, the school provides a focused educational experience that prioritizes individual attention and a strong sense of school spirit. For families and community members, the school serves not only as a place of learning but also as a primary venue for local engagement and student development in rural Ringgold County.

Total Students

6.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Diagonal Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Black	1

White
67 (98.5 %)
Black
1 (1.5 %)

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:	Diagonal Comm School District
Phone:	(641)734-5331
Website:	http://www.diagonal.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 16

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 5