Central Elementary School

www.iowacityschools.org/CoralvilleCentralES

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 501 6th Street in Coralville, Iowa, is a key educational institution within the Iowa City Community School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. Its curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of elementary-aged children, preparing them for future success through a balance of core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the Coralville community, maintaining a focus on collaborative partnerships between teachers, students, and families. By prioritizing an inclusive atmosphere, Central Elementary aims to empower its students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific classroom resources, the school maintains an official web presence through the Iowa City Community School District portal.

485

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	68
Black	147
Asian	29
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
206 (42.5 %)
Black
147 (30.3 %)
Hispanic
68 (14.0 %)
Two or More
34 (7.0 %)
Asian
29 (6.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Iowa City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)688-1100
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/CoralvilleCentralES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	44.9%
Male	267	55.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)