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Central Community School District


At a glance
222ndof 313 Iowa districts▼ 66
Better than 29% of Iowa districts
Elementary 1High 1Grades PK, KG-12
400 1st Street NW
Elkader, IA 52043-9061
·(563) 245-1751·All Iowa district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 29.1% of districts
2
Schools
474
Students
Top rankedCentral Elementary135th of 576 Iowa elementary schools
Biggest riser
Central Elementary up 17 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Central Community School District in Iowa consists of two schools: Central Elementary and Central Middle School/High School. Based on the available data, Central Elementary appears to be the standout school in the district, consistently outperforming the state averages on standardized tests and receiving high ratings from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary has a strong academic performance, with the majority of grades performing above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the past two school years, indicating it is performing well above average compared to other elementary schools in Iowa. In contrast, Central Middle School/High School has only received a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting it is performing below average compared to other high schools in the state.

While both schools have similar chronic absenteeism rates, the data shows a significant difference in free and reduced lunch rates between the elementary and high school, which may contribute to the performance gap. Additionally, Central Elementary spends a relatively high amount per student, which may be a factor in its strong academic performance. Overall, the data suggests that Central Elementary is providing a strong educational foundation for students, while Central Middle School/High School is an area of focus for potential improvement within the district.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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