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Central Lyon Elementary School

Q: Is Central Lyon Elementary School a good school?

Central Lyon Elementary School ranks 100 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

100^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Central Lyon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rock Rapids, Iowa, serving 430 students in grades PK-6 and part of the highly-ranked Central Lyon Community School District.

This school consistently performs exceptionally well on state assessments, with 85-90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75-85% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming state averages. Central Lyon Elementary also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13:1, the school provides a stable and well-resourced learning environment that supports its students' academic success.

When compared to other local elementary schools, Central Lyon Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. Its strong academic outcomes, low absenteeism, and favorable staffing ratios suggest the school is effectively meeting the needs of its diverse student population and providing a quality education that prepares students for future success.

431

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,371

Per pupil spending ?

29.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246-0471

(712) 472-2664

District: Central Lyon Community School District

Students who attend Central Lyon Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Central Lyon Secondary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Pacific Islander:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 76th percentile in 2015 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (83% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Iowa elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school83%

District avg83%

Iowa avg72%

100^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 313Central Lyon Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	77.4	100 of 576	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	80.1	72 of 557	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	79 of 565	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	78.6	93 of 574	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	87.1	37 of 567	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	63.9	229 of 603	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.6	143 of 567	74.8%	★★★★☆
2017	70.4	175 of 574	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.3	159 of 599	73.5%	★★★★☆
2015	73.0	145 of 616	76.5%	★★★★☆
2014	70.4	161 of 603	73.3%	★★★★☆
2013	80.9	41 of 624	93.4%	★★★★★
2012	71.7	130 of 626	79.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts89%+17 vs state

Mathematics81%+8 vs state

Science70%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1105 S Story	Rock Rapids	51246	Lyon County	Central Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 472-2664	431	32	13.2	29.9%	391 (90.7%)	3 (0.7%)	17 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	10 (2.3%)	7 (1.6%)	77.4	100^th of 576 public elementary schools	82.6%		80.1	72^nd of 557 public elementary schools	87.1%	28	85.4	90.9	88.6	89.7	79.2	85.5	75.0	84.6	70.5	$11,371	$409	$10,962
West Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1787 182nd Street	Inwood	51240	Lyon County	West Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 753-4917	561	38	14.8	26.2%	488 (87.0%)	8 (1.4%)	52 (9.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	78.7	87^th of 576 public elementary schools	84.9%		83.2	49^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.2%	38	79.2	88.5	88.6	91.4	79.2	80.3	77.2	91.4	82.3	$12,339	$327	$12,012
George-Little Rock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	134 1st Ave	Little Rock	51243	Lyon County	George-Little Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 475-3311	232	18	12.7	54.3%	183 (78.9%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.9%)	11 (4.7%)	84.5	40^th of 576 public elementary schools	93.1%		87.4	24^th of 557 public elementary schools	95.7%	16	85.0	92.3	95.0	86.5	100.0	88.5	80.0	86.5	75.0	$15,244	$1,111	$14,132
Rock Valley Pre-School	Public	PK-K	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 476-2701	77	1	77.0	32.5%	39 (50.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Rock Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 476-2701	370	34	10.8	68.6%	203 (54.9%)	0 (0.0%)	163 (44.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	68.2	190^th of 576 public elementary schools	67.0%		70.7	154^th of 557 public elementary schools	72.4%	36	75.4	87.7	83.3		65.6	86.2	81.8		69.1	$13,323	$655	$12,668
Boyden-Hull Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	818 Lincoln St.	Boyden	51234	Sioux County	Boyden-Hull Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 725-2381	322	22	14.9	48.1%	203 (63.0%)	3 (0.9%)	108 (33.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	74.7	121^st of 576 public elementary schools	79.0%		72.4	135^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.8%	14	85.7	88.6	72.1	79.4	94.3	88.6	90.7	82.4	62.8	$12,756	$632	$12,124

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Lyon Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Central Lyon Elementary School?

Students at Central Lyon Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Central Lyon Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 431 students attended Central Lyon Elementary School.

What district is Central Lyon Elementary School in?

Central Lyon Community School District

Is Central Lyon Elementary School a good school?

Central Lyon Elementary School ranks 100^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Central Lyon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Central Lyon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Central Lyon Secondary School

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