South Elementary School

Public PK, KG-2

 201 SE 6th St
       Leon, IA  50144-1246


(641) 446-6521

District: Central Decatur Community School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,515 Help


Students who attend South Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  177

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.5%
Two or more races:
3.4%
Asian:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), two or more races (3.4%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Elementary School is $13,515.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Central Decatur Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Decatur Community School District 226th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for South Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 230 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1989 246 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1990 269 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 275
1991 269 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 275
1992 265 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1993 263 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 268
1994 254 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 244 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1996 244 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1997 247 5 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1998 259 4 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1999 217 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2000 350 2 4 6 0 n/a n/a -22 340
2001 233 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2002 229 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2003 229 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2004 239 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2005 193 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2006 205 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2007 197 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2008 207 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2009 213 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2010 188 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 192
2011 231 4 0 10 0 0 0 0 245
2012 238 3 0 11 0 0 0 0 252
2013 230 4 0 9 0 0 0 0 243
2014 228 3 0 7 1 0 0 0 239
2015 225 2 0 11 0 0 1 0 239
2016 207 1 0 11 0 0 1 0 220
2017 194 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 203
2018 175 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 180
2019 185 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 187
2020 181 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 190
2021 183 0 0 5 0 0 6 0 194
2022 180 0 1 4 0 0 6 0 191
2023 169 0 1 1 0 0 6 0 177

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 236 15.0 15.7 48.3
1989 250 16.1 15.5 42.8
1990 275 16.0 17.1 38.2
1991 275 16.2 16.9 38.9
1992 267 18.0 14.8 40.8
1993 268 17.9 15.0 38.4
1994 256 19.5 13.1 38.7
1995 245 20.1 12.2 38
1996 245 20.1 12.2 38
1997 255 19.6 13.0 40.4
1998 271 16.0 16.9 50.6
1999 221 15.2 14.5 94.6
2000 340 25.5 13.3 37
2001 238 20.9 11.4 41.2
2002 232 21.3 10.9 75.9
2003 232 21.3 10.9 75.9
2004 244 26.1 9.3 56.1
2005 199 18.9 10.5 63.8
2006 208 20.5 10.1 63.5
2007 199 18.3 10.9 56.8
2008 209 20.3 10.3 56
2009 218 17.6 12.4 62.4
2010 192 13.5 14.2 63.5
2011 245 16.0 15.3 73.1
2012 252 17.6 14.2 70.6
2013 243 18.2 13.3 70.4
2014 239 16.1 14.7 70.7
2015 239 16.0 14.9 70.3
2016 220 16.0 13.7 69.1
2017 203 16.7 12.1 69
2018 180 14.5 12.4 60
2019 187 13.5 13.8 63.1
2020 190 15.5 12.2 61.1
2021 194 15.5 12.5 62.4
2022 191 15.5 12.3 53.9
2023 177 17.5 10.1 74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 236 15.0 15.7 48.3
1989 250 16.1 15.5 42.8
1990 275 16.0 17.1 38.2
1991 275 16.2 16.9 38.9
1992 267 18.0 14.8 40.8
1993 268 17.9 15.0 38.4
1994 256 19.5 13.1 38.7
1995 245 20.1 12.2 38
1996 245 20.1 12.2 38
1997 255 19.6 13.0 40.4
1998 271 16.0 16.9 50.6
1999 221 15.2 14.5 94.6
2000 340 25.5 13.3 37
2001 238 20.9 11.4 41.2
2002 232 21.3 10.9 75.9
2003 232 21.3 10.9 75.9
2004 244 26.1 9.3 56.1
2005 199 18.9 10.5 63.8
2006 208 20.5 10.1 63.5
2007 199 18.3 10.9 56.8
2008 209 20.3 10.3 56
2009 218 17.6 12.4 62.4
2010 192 13.5 14.2 63.5
2011 245 16.0 15.3 73.1
2012 252 17.6 14.2 70.6
2013 243 18.2 13.3 70.4
2014 239 16.1 14.7 70.7
2015 239 16.0 14.9 70.3
2016 220 16.0 13.7 69.1
2017 203 16.7 12.1 69
2018 180 14.5 12.4 60
2019 187 13.5 13.8 63.1
2020 190 15.5 12.2 61.1
2021 194 15.5 12.5 62.4
2022 191 15.5 12.3 53.9
2023 177 17.5 10.1 74

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,614 (11.9%) $11,902 (88.1%) $13,515

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students187177
 5.3%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White185169
 8.6%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.1%74%
 10.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 177 students attended South Elementary School.

Students who attend South Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School

Students at South Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.


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