Dyersville Elementary School

813 12th Ave SW
Dyersville, IA 52040

www.des.wdbqschools.org

334 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dyersville Elementary School, located in Dyersville, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Western Dubuque Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing fundamental skills and providing a curriculum tailored to primary education, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while instilling a strong sense of community and school pride.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Dyersville Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values and culture of the Dyersville area. The school utilizes its digital platform to maintain transparent communication with families, offering resources, updates, and information about school events and policies. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, staff commitment, and parent-teacher collaboration, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

334

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dyersville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	14
Black	15
Asian	1
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
294 (88.0 %)
Black
15 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.2 %)
Two or More
7 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Western Dubuque Comm School District
Phone:	(563)875-8484
Website:	http://www.des.wdbqschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 38

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 42