South Elementary School

Central Decatur Comm School District
201 SE 6th St
Leon, IA 50144
177 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
South Elementary School, located at 201 SE 6th St in Leon, Iowa, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community. As part of the Central Decatur Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its youngest students, typically focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and early literacy and numeracy. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to provide a safe and encouraging atmosphere that prepares students for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, South Elementary plays a vital role in the social fabric of Leon. The school often prioritizes a close-knit culture where teachers, staff, and parents collaborate to support student success. By utilizing its facilities in the heart of Decatur County, the school integrates local values into its educational programming, striving to instill both a love for learning and a sense of responsibility in its students as they begin their educational journey.
177
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    169 (95.5 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
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 Decatur Comm School District
Phone: (641)446-6521
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 51
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 40
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
North Elementary School
Central Decatur Comm School District
172 Students
1203 NE Poplar Street
Leon, IA 50144 (0.9 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 6th