Central Ward Elementary School
Tel:
(641) 856-0709
- Central Ward Elementary School serves 212 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Central Ward Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central Ward Elementary School's student population of 212 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 212 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Central Ward Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Ward Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 70-79% | 76% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 80-89% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 96% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Centerville Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Ward Elementary School is Centerville High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Howar Junior High School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Centerville Centerville High School Grades: 9-12 | 417 students
0.2 miles
600 Chs Drive
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0813 0.2 9-12 417 - Centerville Centerville Community Preschool Bldg Grades: PK-K | 73 students
0.4 miles
603 N 10th St.
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749 0.4 PK-K 73 - Centerville Howar Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 294 students
0.4 miles
850 S Park Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0760 0.4 6-8 294 - Centerville Lakeview Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 409 students
0.9 miles
1800 S 11th St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0637 0.9 2-5 409 - Moulton Moulton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 116 students
10.9 miles
305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-3665 10.9 PK-6 116
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