Peosta Elementary School

8522 Burds Rd
Peosta, IA 52068

www.pes.wdbqschools.org

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Peosta Elementary School, located in Peosta, Iowa, is a key component of the Western Dubuque Community School District. Serving students in the Peosta area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development. The school prides itself on a collaborative community atmosphere where educators, students, and families work together to ensure that every child reaches their full potential through personalized learning experiences.

The school’s facilities and curriculum are designed to meet the evolving needs of 21st-century learners, incorporating modern instructional practices and technology to enhance the classroom experience. Beyond core academic subjects, Peosta Elementary emphasizes the importance of social-emotional learning and community engagement, helping students build the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity, the school continues to be a central pillar of the Peosta community.

389

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peosta Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	12
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	6

White
363 (93.3 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.1 %)
Black
6 (1.5 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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)588-9010
Website:	http://www.pes.wdbqschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
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 37

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 58