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John Cline Elementary School

101 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John Cline Elementary School serves 310 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

John Cline Elementary School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of John Cline Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John Cline Elementary School?
310 students attend John Cline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of John Cline Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Cline Elementary School?
John Cline Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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