Estherville’s public schools score below 64% of Iowa districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Estherville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 56% of Estherville’s students scored proficient, below the Iowa average (64%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Iowa, not nationally.
From Iowa state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Estherville’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 461 Iowa towns with household incomes within a quarter of Estherville’s, its schools beat 44%, higher than their 36% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 69% of tested students were proficient in reading and 56% in math, against 70% and 64% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Iowa (the state reports Estherville’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,188 per student, against $13,713 across Iowa (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School, then Estherville Lincoln Central High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Estherville’s grade
C+: better than 36% of Iowa school districts, #88 of 140 Iowa towns. Graduation is above the Iowa average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Estherville, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Estherville
Demoney Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 460 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Estherville
Demoney Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 460 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Estherville
Demoney Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 460 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Estherville
Demoney Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 460 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Estherville
Demoney Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 460 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Estherville
Demoney Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 460 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Estherville
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 308 students · 11:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Estherville
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 308 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Estherville
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 308 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Estherville
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 308 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Estherville
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 359 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Estherville
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 359 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Estherville
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 359 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Estherville
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 359 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Estherville’s public schools are run by Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District, which also serves Dolliver, Gruver, Superior and Wallingford. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Estherville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Iowa towns that share Estherville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Estherville | C+ | Estherville Lincoln Central |
Every school in Estherville
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Iowa’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Estherville’s schools
Are Estherville’s schools good?
On Iowa’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Estherville children attend score below 64% of Iowa’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #88 of 140 Iowa towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 44%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Estherville in?
Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,127 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Estherville kids go to high school?
Estherville Lincoln Central High School, with 359 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Estherville’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Iowa.
How much does Estherville spend per student?
$14,188 in Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District (FY2024), against $13,713 across Iowa. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Estherville families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Estherville → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Iowa. Stars are from neighbors.