Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Springs Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Nora Springs, IA, covering approximately 209.4 square miles. The zone features a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.6 miles to its edges and extending up to 24.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs's student population of 145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs's ranking?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is ranked #653 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 School - Nora Springs?
145 students attend Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs offer ?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs part of?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is part of Central Springs Comm School District.
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