Iowa›Schools›Central Elementary

Central Elementary

PublicGrades -1–6
Elkader, Iowa · Central Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students292
Student:Teacher15.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch47%
Title INo
Central
Muuqaal Guud DiiwaangelintaDemographics WaxqabadkaKa qaybgalka Dabeecadda Shaqaalaha shaqaalaha

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 355
292
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
47%+5.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Central Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 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 — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
292 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
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

White
88.0%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
5.5%
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)