Stanton Elementary School

605 ELLIOTT ST STANTON IA 51573

Top 25% School in lowa

Ranked 3 of 10 in lowa

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About Stanton Elementary School

Stanton Elementary School in Stanton, Iowa, is a small K–5 public school with strong academic outcomes. It ranks in the top 5% of Iowa elementary schools, with 90% of students proficient in math and 85% in reading. The school serves around 130 students, offering small class sizes and a student–teacher ratio of about 21:1. It provides STEM learning, early coding, and a Gifted & Talented program to support advanced students. While minority enrollment is low (about 11%), enrollment has grown steadily over five years. Stanton is part of the Stanton Community School District, which received a “Commendable” rating in Iowa’s school performance reports. The school is known for combining strong academics with hands-on learning in a rural setting. It's a good fit for students or families lokking for high focused educational environment.

Contact Information

Address

605 ELLIOTT ST STANTON IA 51573

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Phone

(712) 829-2171

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
6
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
23
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
128
Total Students
$35588
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Stanton Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

3

of 10 in lowa

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:33 AM - 3:23 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:18 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 92.2%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 1%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 6.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
92.2%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
6.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 128
50%
64 Female
50%
64 Male

Student Population

128 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

234 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ranked #8 in Iowa, Stanton Elementary excels in math and reading despite economic challenges. The school fosters inclusive learning, strong community ties, and student success through academics, activities, and support.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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