Central Elementary

Central Comm School District
400 1st Street NW
Elkader, IA 52043
263 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Central Elementary School, located in Elkader, Iowa, serves as a core educational institution within the Central Community School District. Situated in the heart of Clayton County, the school provides foundational education for students in the region, focusing on academic development, social growth, and community engagement. As part of a smaller, rural school district, it emphasizes a supportive and close-knit environment where educators work to foster individual student success and lifelong learning habits.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Elkader community, reflecting the values and spirit of the area. By utilizing its official website, http://www.central.k12.ia.us, the administration maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, district policies, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. Central Elementary remains dedicated to preparing its young learners for their future academic careers through a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the specific needs of its local student body.
263
Total Students
17.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    242 (92.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.4 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.0 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.5 %)
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 Comm School District
Phone: (563)245-1472
Website: http://www.central.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 96
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* 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 42
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 24
Grade 6 26
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
Clayton Ridge Comm School District
306 Students
502 W. Watson Street
Garnavillo, IA 52049 (8.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th