Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs ranks in the top 50% 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 ≥80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
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Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs's student population of 163 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#470 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs is ranked #470 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs?
163 students attend Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs?
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs offer ?
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs part of?
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs is part of Central Springs Comm School District.
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