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Dunkerton Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Dunkerton, Iowa · Dunkerton Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students215
Student:Teacher13.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch39%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 355
215
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
39%-3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Dunkerton Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Dunkerton, Iowa. The school enrolls 215 students. It is part of the Dunkerton Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
215 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictDunkerton Comm School District
County19013
CityDunkerton
ZIP50626
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID190954000624

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment215
White89.8%
Hispanic / Latino4.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
89.8%
Hispanic
4.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
5.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %39%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)