Epworth Elementary School

201 Jacoby Drive E
Epworth, IA 52045

www.ees.wdbqschools.org

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Epworth Elementary School, located in Epworth, Iowa, is a key academic institution within the Western Dubuque Community School District. Serving students in the surrounding area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and collaborative teaching practices, the school aims to prepare young learners for success as they transition through their formative educational years.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Epworth community, maintaining a commitment to strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. Through its official website, the school provides families with resources, curriculum information, and updates on school events to ensure clear communication and community involvement. With a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, Epworth Elementary strives to build a foundation for lifelong learning while upholding the standards and values of the broader Western Dubuque school system.

388

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Epworth Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	4
Asian	3
Two or More	6

White
375 (96.6 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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)876-5514
Website:	http://www.ees.wdbqschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 40

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 41