Overview
Central Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1โ6 in Elkader, Iowa. The school enrolls 292 students. It is part of the Central Comm School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking โ different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
292 students โ small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Typeโ
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1โ6
DistrictCentral Comm School District
County19043
CityElkader
ZIP52043
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID190684000293
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment292
White88.0%
Hispanic / Latino6.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %47%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)