Central Elementary School
Tel:
(563)245-1472
- Central Elementary School serves 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 217 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #951 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 96% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is Central Junior Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central Junior Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Junior Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elkader Central Junior Senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 221 students
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400 1st Street Nw
Elkader, IA 52043
(563)245-1750 0.0 6-12 221 - Garnavillo Clayton Ridge Middle School Grades: 4-7 | 160 students
8.4 miles
502 West Watson Street
Garnavillo, IA 52049
(563)964-2321 8.4 4-7 160 - Monona Mfl Marmac Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 317 students
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700 S Page St.
Monona, IA 52159
(563)539-2032 13.2 PK-3 317 - Monona Mfl Marmac High School Grades: 9-12 | 206 students
13.2 miles
700 S Page St
Monona, IA 52159
(563)539-2031 13.2 9-12 206 - Edgewood Edgewood-colesburg High School Grades: 7-12 | 240 students
14.6 miles
403 W Union
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563)928-6412 14.6 7-12 240
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