Dunkerton Elementary

www.dunkerton.k12.ia.us

215 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dunkerton Elementary is a public school located in the small community of Dunkerton, Iowa. As part of the Dunkerton Community School District, the elementary serves as a foundational educational hub for the local area, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive, student-centered atmosphere that reflects the values of its rural Iowa setting.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for their future academic endeavors. By utilizing their official website, parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and resources that bridge the gap between home and the classroom. Overall, Dunkerton Elementary focuses on maintaining a strong partnership with families to ensure that every student has the tools and attention necessary to succeed in their formative years.

215

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunkerton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	9
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
193 (89.8%)
Two or More
12 (5.6%)
Hispanic
9 (4.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Dunkerton Comm School District
Phone:	(319)822-4295
Website:	http://www.dunkerton.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 39

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 21