Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakeview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakeview Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Centerville, IA, encompassing approximately 178 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 12.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakeview Elementary School's student population of 498 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakeview Elementary School 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 Lakeview Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#970 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Scarlet and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeview Elementary School's ranking?
Lakeview Elementary School is ranked #970 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary School?
498 students attend Lakeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lakeview Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeview Elementary School?
Lakeview Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeview Elementary School offer ?
Lakeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeview Elementary School part of?
Lakeview Elementary School is part of Centerville Comm School District.
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