Central Ward Elementary School (Closed 2023)

320 Drake Ave
Centerville, IA 52544
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 71%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students (19-20)
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(11-12)
70-79%
76%
(11-12)
80-89%
71%
Asian
(19-20)
2%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)
4%
11%
Black
(19-20)
2%
6%
White
(19-20)
90%
75%
Two or more races
(19-20)
2%
4%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Central Ward Elementary School?
222 students attend Central Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Central Ward Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Central Ward Elementary School offer ?
Central Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Central Ward Elementary School part of?
Central Ward Elementary School is part of Centerville Community School District.

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