D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Aplington Elementary School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 215 10th St, Aplington, IA 50604
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 49th percentile in Iowa
Growth
D
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 20th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
184
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%49/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%20/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.77 in 2009–19; 26th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+3 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+3 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%72%reading +4 pts, math -4 pts48th percentile (list)
Low-income55%45%reading +2 pts, math -12 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 215 10th St
City Aplington
ZIP Code 50604
District 1903750
NCES School ID 190375000081
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50604

Understanding the community around Aplington Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,521
Per Capita Income $33,218
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%
High School or Higher 93.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $135,100
Median Rent $675
Owner-Occupied 85.3%
Renter-Occupied 14.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Aplington Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.9%
Two or More Races 3.8%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Black 1.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 184
Teachers (FTE) 12.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Aplington Elementary School?
Aplington Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Aplington Elementary School?
Aplington Elementary School has 184 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Aplington Elementary School serve?
Aplington Elementary School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Aplington Elementary School receive per student?
Aplington Elementary School receives $12,501 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Aplington Elementary School in 50604 ▼
Avg Home Value
$186,458
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
14.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026