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Meservey-thornton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

100 5th St N Po Box 150
Thornton, IA 50479
Meservey-thornton Elementary School serves 130 students in grades 5-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeMeservey-thornton Elementary School
536
634
733
827
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Total Students
130 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2015-2023)

YearMeservey-thornton Elementary School
2023130
2022130
2021130
2020130
2019130
2018130
2017130
2016130
2015130
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2015-2023)

YearMeservey-thornton Elementary School
202311
202211
202111
202011
201911
201811
201711
201611
201511
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

YearMeservey-thornton Elementary SchoolIowaMeservey-Thornton Community School District
202312:114:112:1
202212:114:112:1
202112:114:112:1
202012:114:112:1
201912:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
71%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

YearMeservey-thornton Elementary SchoolIowaMeservey-Thornton Community School District
2023100%72%100%
2022100%73%100%
2021100%74%100%
2020100%75%100%
2019100%75%100%
2018100%77%100%
2017100%77%100%
2016100%78%100%
2015100%78%100%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

YearMeservey-thornton Elementary SchoolIowaMeservey-Thornton Community School District
202312%36%12%
202212%35%12%
202112%35%12%
202012%36%12%
201912%36%12%
201812%34%12%
201712%34%12%
201612%34%12%
201512%34%12%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)

YearMeservey-thornton Elementary SchoolIowaMeservey-Thornton Community School District
202315%6%15%
202215%5%15%
202115%6%15%
202015%7%15%
201915%7%15%
201814%7%14%
201714%7%14%
201614%7%14%
201514%7%14%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Meservey-Thornton Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Meservey-thornton Elementary School?
130 students attend Meservey-thornton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Meservey-thornton Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meservey-thornton Elementary School?
Meservey-thornton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meservey-thornton Elementary School offer ?
Meservey-thornton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Meservey-thornton Elementary School part of?
Meservey-thornton Elementary School is part of Meservey-Thornton Community School District.

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