La Porte City Elementary School

Union Comm School District
515 Fillmore
La Porte City, IA 50651
273 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
La Porte City Elementary School, located at 515 Fillmore in La Porte City, Iowa, is a key component of the Union Community School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their foundational years. By prioritizing academic growth alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they progress through their educational journey within the Union district.

The school benefits from being part of a larger K-12 system, which allows for consistent curriculum development and shared resources across the district. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies by visiting the official Union Community School District website at [www.union.k12.ia.us](http://www.union.k12.ia.us). As a neighborhood school, it places a strong emphasis on community involvement and maintaining a close-knit atmosphere conducive to student achievement.
273
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    261 (95.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
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)342-3033
Website: http://www.union.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 50
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 24
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 36
Gender Ratio