John Cline Elementary School serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Cline Elementary School's student population of 354 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Cline Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Cline Elementary School?
354 students attend John Cline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of John Cline Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Cline Elementary School?
John Cline Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Cline Elementary School offer ?
John Cline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is John Cline Elementary School part of?
John Cline Elementary School is part of Decorah Community School District.
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