Central Elementary School serves 157 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Showing 2003–2013. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
14%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
White
90%
70%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
157 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Central Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of West Monona Community School District.
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