Central City Elementary School

400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214

www.central-city.k12.ia.us

185 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central City Elementary School, located at 400 Barber Street in Central City, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Central City Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional learning, the elementary program aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

The school functions as a central hub for the small-town community, maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with essential resources, including academic calendars, district policies, and information regarding school activities. With a commitment to quality instruction and a student-centered approach, Central City Elementary strives to create a positive, safe, and effective educational experience for every child it serves.

185

Total Students

15.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central City Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	6
Two or More	8

White
171 (92.4 %)
Two or More
8 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
6 (3.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Central City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)438-6181
Website:	http://www.central-city.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 30