Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus

105 S East St
Manly, IA 50456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#470 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
≥80%
64%
60-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus's ranking?
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus is ranked #470 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus?
135 students attend Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus?
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus offer ?
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus part of?
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus is part of Central Springs Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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