Delwood Elementary School

311 Delmar Ave
Delmar, IA 52037

www.delwood.k12.ia.us

142 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Delwood Elementary School is a small, community-focused public school located in the rural town of Delmar, Iowa. Serving as part of the Delwood Community School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education in a supportive, small-town environment. Its primary mission centers on fostering student growth through a blend of academic instruction and character development, emphasizing personalized attention that is often characteristic of smaller rural school districts.

The school serves as a central hub for the local community, offering an educational experience that prioritizes collaboration between students, teachers, and families. By maintaining a modest student body, Delwood Elementary is able to cultivate a tight-knit atmosphere where staff can closely monitor student progress and cater to individual learning needs. Through their official online presence, the district works to keep parents and the community informed about school events, academic resources, and district-wide policies, reinforcing their commitment to transparent and accessible education.

142

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Delwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	3
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
134 (94.4%)
Two or More
4 (2.8%)
Hispanic
3 (2.1%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Delwood Comm School District
Phone:	(563)674-4164
Website:	http://www.delwood.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 34

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 11