The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Math. The lowest is 62% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Alburnett Elementary School
Alburnett Elementary School is a small, regular public school serving prekindergarten through fifth grade in the Alburnett Community School District. The school sits at the center of Alburnett, a compact, mainly residential community in Linn County that is part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. The district operates a single building that houses all grades prekindergarten through twelve, so elementary students attend school alongside the older grades in the same facility, a setup that gives the school a central role in town life.
Academically, the school turns in solid results on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress. In math and English language arts, the share of students scoring proficient or above is strong. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects, a combined measure, falls below the midpoint when set against other districts in Linn County, but the individual math and ELA numbers are clearly above the floor for the county. Science proficiency is noticeably softer; a parent may want to ask the school how science instruction is structured and whether there are plans to strengthen that area. Participation rates on the state tests were nearly universal, which means the results reflect nearly all enrolled students, not a selective sample.
The student body is small, with enrollment that is typical for a rural elementary school serving a town of this size. It is also largely homogeneous: the vast majority of students are white, with a very small number of Hispanic or multiracial students. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is low, suggesting a community where economic disadvantage is not widespread. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the records provided, so a parent with a child in those populations would want to confirm directly with the school what supports are in place.
Alburnett itself is a quiet town that originated as a railway depot stop and has seen modest population growth in recent years. The town’s motto, “The comfort of country and community,” reflects its character. There is no transit system, and most errands require a car, though the compact layout means the school and city hall are within walking distance for families who live nearby. The school district is likely one of the larger local employers, and many residents commute to Cedar Rapids for work. Housing values in the area have risen in recent years, consistent with broader state trends, and are higher than the national typical mortgage payment relative to income, though the context depends on where in the metro area one is comparing.
No recent district-level changes, such as boundary shifts, curriculum overhauls, or property tax measures, were identified in public records, so a parent should not expect disruptions of that kind in the near term. The absence of program data means this narrative cannot speak to what specialized offerings, if any, are available. For an elementary school of this size and setting, the core academic picture is one of above-board performance in reading and math, a softer science result that merits a conversation with the school, and a peer environment shaped by a small, predominantly white, low-poverty community.
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