Central Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Central Elementary School serves 176 students in grades 3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3
Total Students
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
90%
70%
All Ethnic Groups
10%
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
176 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Central Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Lewis Central Community School District.

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