Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sentral Elementary 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 was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
North Union Community School District
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Sentral Elementary Elementary School?
217 students attend Sentral Elementary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sentral Elementary Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sentral Elementary Elementary School?
Sentral Elementary Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sentral Elementary Elementary School offer ?
Sentral Elementary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sentral Elementary Elementary School part of?
Sentral Elementary Elementary School is part of North Union Community School District.
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