C
Below Average
59/100

Sigourney Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 509 S. Jefferson, Sigourney, IA 52591
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 45th percentile in Iowa
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.80 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 45th 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

59
Repit Score
out of 100
324
Students
enrolled
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%45/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%45/100Students gain 0.80 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.25 in 2009–19; 23rd percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% 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 −7 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 proficiency77% (+8 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+18 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%87%reading +3 pts, math +11 pts80th percentile (list)
Low-income67%87%reading +15 pts, math +32 pts96th 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 509 S. Jefferson
City Sigourney
ZIP Code 52591
District 1926280
NCES School ID 192628001494
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52591

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,106
Per Capita Income $38,196
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%
High School or Higher 92.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $119,200
Median Rent $843
Owner-Occupied 68.0%
Renter-Occupied 32.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sigourney Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.7%
Hispanic/Latino 4.0%
Two or More Races 2.8%
Black 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 324
Teachers (FTE) 19.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sigourney Elementary?
Sigourney Elementary has a Repit School Score of 59 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 Sigourney Elementary?
Sigourney Elementary has 324 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1.
What grades does Sigourney Elementary serve?
Sigourney Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sigourney Elementary receive per student?
Sigourney Elementary receives $14,755 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sigourney Elementary in 52591 ▼
Avg Home Value
$143,328
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+13.2%
% Renters
32.0%

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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