C
Below Average
57/100

John Glenn Elementary School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 308 N. Main St., Donahue, IA 52746
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 54th percentile in Iowa
Growth
C
Students gain 0.97 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 36th 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

57
Repit Score
out of 100
184
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%54/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%36/100Students gain 0.97 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.86 in 2009–19; 46th percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% 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 −15 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 proficiency67% (−2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+8 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
White62%82%reading -12 pts, math +6 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income45%65%reading -8 pts, math +10 pts40th 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 308 N. Main St.
City Donahue
ZIP Code 52746
District 1920940
NCES School ID 192094001253
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52746

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $107,500
Per Capita Income $39,270
Poverty Rate 19.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 52.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%
High School or Higher 98.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $275,000
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 80.1%
Renter-Occupied 19.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John Glenn Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.2%
Hispanic/Latino 7.6%
Two or More Races 2.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 184
Teachers (FTE) 11.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John Glenn Elementary School?
John Glenn Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 John Glenn Elementary School?
John Glenn Elementary School has 184 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does John Glenn Elementary School serve?
John Glenn Elementary School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does John Glenn Elementary School receive per student?
John Glenn Elementary School receives $13,359 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John Glenn Elementary School in 52746 ▼
Avg Home Value
$325,322
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,080
1-Year Change
+12.1%
% Renters
19.9%

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