Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School

www.union.k12.ia.us

218 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School is a public primary school located in Dysart, Iowa, serving as a key component of the Union Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their education. By focusing on fundamental academic skills and social-emotional development, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels within the district.

The school benefits from its affiliation with the broader Union Community School District, which allows it to leverage shared resources, curriculum standards, and a commitment to academic excellence. With a focus on community involvement and student-centered instruction, Dysart-Geneseo provides a foundational educational experience tailored to the needs of local families. Those interested in specific programs, current enrollment information, or staff contact details can find further resources through the district’s official website at http://www.union.k12.ia.us.

218

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	17
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
192 (88.1 %)
Hispanic
17 (7.8 %)
Two or More
6 (2.8 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Union Comm School District
Phone:	(319)476-7110
Website:	http://www.union.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 25

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 32