North Elementary School

Central Decatur Comm School District
1203 NE Poplar Street
Leon, IA 50144
172 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
School Overview
North Elementary School, located on NE Poplar Street in Leon, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Central Decatur Community School District. Situated in a small, rural setting, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing primary education to young learners. It focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where students can develop core academic skills and social competencies during their formative years.

As a representative institution for the area, the school emphasizes the importance of community connection and personalized attention for its students. By maintaining a focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, North Elementary works to prepare its pupils for their subsequent transition into the middle school level within the district. The facility acts not only as a place of academic instruction but also as a central hub for families and stakeholders invested in the growth and development of children in the Leon region.
172
Total Students
12.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    160 (93.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.3 %)
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)446-4452
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 35
Grade 6 36
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
South Elementary School
Central Decatur Comm School District
177 Students
201 SE 6th St
Leon, IA 50144 (0.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd