Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 176 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center 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 North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center is 0.13, 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center?
176 students attend North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center?
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center offer ?
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 176 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
