Moravia Elementary School

www.moraviacsd.com

148 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Moravia Elementary School, located in the small rural community of Moravia, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Moravia Community School District. As a smaller school setting, it emphasizes a close-knit environment where educators can focus on individualized attention and fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for success in their middle and high school years.

Beyond academics, Moravia Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and community values, reflecting the supportive spirit of the surrounding Appanoose County area. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and local events that encourage family involvement and student engagement. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school aims to create a safe, nurturing, and productive learning atmosphere that helps young learners build the essential skills and confidence necessary for their future educational journeys.

148

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moravia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	1
Asian	1

White
146 (98.6%)
Hispanic
1 (0.7%)
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:	Moravia Comm School District
Phone:	(641)724-3241
Website:	http://www.moraviacsd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 14

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 23