Tri-Center Elementary School

www.tri-center.k12.ia.us/elementa.htm

352 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tri-Center Elementary School, located in Neola, Iowa, serves as the primary educational facility for younger students within the Tri-Center Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in the surrounding rural community. The campus is designed to encourage both intellectual development and social growth, emphasizing core subjects while nurturing the individual needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Tri-Center Elementary is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, which reflects the close-knit nature of the Neola area. The school integrates technology and modern teaching strategies to prepare students for future success while maintaining the values and traditions of their local district. By partnering with parents and community members, the school strives to create a holistic educational experience that promotes lifelong learning and responsible citizenship for all its elementary learners.

352

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tri-Center Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	14
Black	1
Two or More	1

White
336 (95.5 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.0 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Tri-Center Comm School District
Phone:	(712)485-2271
Website:	http://www.tri-center.k12.ia.us/elementa.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 52

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 47