Louisa-Muscatine Elementary

www.louisa-muscatine.k12.ia.us

468 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Louisa-Muscatine Elementary, located in the rural community of Letts, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Louisa-Muscatine Community School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and student-centered learning environment that fosters academic growth and personal development for children in the elementary grades. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while emphasizing the importance of community and character, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success both inside and outside of the classroom.

The school benefits from its identity as a close-knit district institution, where faculty and staff prioritize strong relationships with both students and their families. Their educational approach often integrates traditional instruction with modern resources, aiming to cultivate a well-rounded foundation in literacy, mathematics, and science. For families seeking more information regarding the school's specific programs, calendar events, or administrative policies, the district maintains a comprehensive digital presence at http://www.louisa-muscatine.k12.ia.us.

468

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louisa-Muscatine Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	39
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	7

White
419 (89.5%)
Hispanic
39 (8.3%)
Two or More
7 (1.5%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	Louisa-Muscatine Comm School District
Phone:	(319)726-3634
Website:	http://www.louisa-muscatine.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 49

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 67