For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,311 students in Central Lee Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Central Lee Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,311 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Lee Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.5%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
94%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,941 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,313 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,941
$16,596
Spending / Student
$16,313
$16,167
Best Central Lee Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Lee Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Gr: 5-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Central Lee High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Central Lee Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Gr: PK-4 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Lee Comm School District?
Central Lee Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,311 students.
What is the rank of Central Lee Comm School District?
Central Lee Comm School District is ranked #170 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Central Lee Comm School District?
94% of Central Lee Comm School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Lee Comm School District?
Central Lee Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Central Lee Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,313 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
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