Overview
The early years of a child’s life set the tone for future success in education, well-being, and economic opportunity and stability. Through some of the data, we can see a pathway of success for child.
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2020 American Community Survey 5-year Averages
Tables used: B15003
The American Community Survey (ACS) is a US Census Bureau program that releases data ever year and therefore has more up-to-date data than the decennial census.
See the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey web site for a complete discussion of assumptions concerning ACS data.
Iowa Department of Education, Bureau of Information and Analysis
Iowa Department of Education data is available here.
Key Impact Numbers
Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch
36%
Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch
33%
Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch
29%
Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch
30%
Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch
38%
Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch
39%
Kindergarten Readiness
64%
Kindergarten Readiness
66%
Kindergarten Readiness
74%
Kindergarten Readiness
77%
Kindergarten Readiness
63%
Kindergarten Readiness
63%
4th Grade Reading Proficiency
73%
4th Grade Reading Proficiency
81%
4th Grade Reading Proficiency
70%
4th Grade Reading Proficiency
86%
4th Grade Reading Proficiency
68%
4th Grade Reading Proficiency
72%
Educational Attainment
Graduation Rate
Click/tap the graph to show more detail on graduation rate by race (All and Linn Counties only).
