Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 646 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Central Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
646 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Central Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 646 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
