Earlham Elementary School

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Earlham Elementary School, located at 535 N Chestnut Ave in Earlham, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Earlham Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students in the early stages of their education. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success within and beyond the district.

The school operates with a commitment to maintaining a close-knit, student-centered atmosphere typical of the Earlham community. Through its website, the district provides resources for families, including information on school policies, academic calendars, and faculty communication. As part of a smaller district, Earlham Elementary prioritizes meaningful interaction between teachers and students, striving to cultivate a positive school culture where every child is encouraged to grow and excel.

318

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Earlham Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	5
Black	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
299 (94.0 %)
Two or More
9 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.6 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Earlham Comm School District
Phone:	(515)758-2213
Website:	http://ecsdcards.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 37

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 48