Central Lee Comm School District

2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Central Lee Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,228 students in Central Lee Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Central Lee Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,228 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Central Lee Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IA)
#113 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Central Lee Comm   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
69%
64%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Lee Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
68%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Lee Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Central Lee Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
13 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,156 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
94%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
77
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
97
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
88
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,680 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,415 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart display total revenue of Central Lee Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$21 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart display total spending of Central Lee Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,680
$16,392
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Central Lee Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,415
$15,968
This chart display average spending per public school student in Central Lee Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Central Lee Comm School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Lee Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Central Lee High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Central Lee Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Central Lee Comm School District?
Central Lee Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,228 students.
What is the rank of Central Lee Comm School District?
Central Lee Comm School District is ranked #115 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Lee Comm School District?
94% of Central Lee Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Lee Comm School District?
Central Lee Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, 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 $17,415 is higher than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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