B−
Central Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
400 1st Street NW, Elkader, IA 52043 · (563) 245-1472 · Part of Central Community School District
Students
292
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
47%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Central Elementary
- Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 27.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency72%
State average 64.2%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 67.8%
Location
Directions ↗
400 1st Street NW, Elkader
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K31
Kindergarten41
Grade 137
Grade 239
Grade 338
Grade 442
Grade 533
Grade 631
Enrollment over time
229’20
249’21
263’22
277’23
292’24
Up 27.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 88%Hispanic 7%Two or more races 5%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.