North Elementary School

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North Elementary School ranks 291 st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in the Central Decatur Community School District in Leon, Iowa, with a student population of 172 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

North Elementary School has generally performed better than the state average on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 4th and 6th grade students scored significantly higher than the state average in ELA, with 87.5% and 82.9% proficiency respectively, compared to the state's 72.9% and 74.5%. In Mathematics, the school's 4th and 5th grade students also outperformed the state, with 85.4% and 81.3% proficiency compared to the state's 72.7% and 70.7%. However, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rates have been lower than the state average, and its 5th grade Science proficiency rates have been below the state average, suggesting areas for potential improvement.

Compared to the nearby South Elementary School, also part of the Central Decatur Community School District, North Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (68.02% vs. 74.01% in 2022-2023) and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio (14.2 vs. 10.1 in 2022-2023). However, North Elementary School's test scores generally outperform those of South Elementary School.

Detail:

Public 3-6

1203 NE Poplar Street
Leon, IA 50144

(641) 446-4452

District: Central Decatur Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
291^st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,942

Students who attend North Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Elementary School ranks worse than 52.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.89. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare North Elementary School employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Elementary School is $12,942.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Central Decatur Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Decatur Community School District 226^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	39.63	457^th	626	27.0%
2013	52.94	346^th	624	44.6%
2014	46.18	407^th	603	32.5%
2015	18.49	534^th	616	13.3%
2016	32.72	470^th	599	21.5%
2017	44.48	390^th	574	32.1%
2018	42.67	381^st	567	32.8%
2019	36.89	423^rd	603	29.9%
2021	57.82	258^th	567	54.5%
2022	57.99	264^th	574	54.0%
2023	63.31	215^th	565	61.9%
2024	55.89	291^st	557	47.8%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	87	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	92
2005	106	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	109
2006	107	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	110
2007	95	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	99
2008	106	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
2009	152	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	154
2010	138	0	0	3	1	0	2	144
2011	117	0	0	2	0	0	1	120
2012	125	1	0	3	0	0	2	131
2013	131	1	0	2	1	0	0	135
2014	200	2	0	5	1	0	0	208
2015	213	2	0	7	1	0	0	223
2016	229	2	0	8	0	0	0	239
2017	221	2	0	8	0	0	0	231
2018	213	2	0	7	0	0	0	222
2019	210	2	0	5	0	0	1	218
2020	194	1	0	4	0	0	2	201
2021	157	1	0	3	0	0	3	164
2022	163	0	1	2	0	0	5	171
2023	160	0	0	8	0	0	4	172
2024	159	0	0	9	0	0	8	176

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	92	9.8	9.4	65.2
2005	109	10.8	10.1	55
2006	110	10.4	10.6	50
2007	99	9.1	10.9	55.6
2008	108	10.3	10.5	55.6
2009	154	7.8	19.7	59.7
2010	144	13.0	11.0	65.3
2011	120	10.5	11.4	65.8
2012	131	10.5	12.4	69.5
2013	135	11.6	11.5	63.7
2014	208	12.3	16.9	65.9
2015	223	15.0	14.8	67.3
2016	239	13.0	18.3	66.5
2017	231	13.3	17.3	66.7
2018	222	16.0	13.8	61.7
2019	218	13.5	16.0	64.7
2020	201	14.0	14.3	60.7
2021	164	14.0	11.6	68.3
2022	171	13.0	13.1	55
2023	172	12.0	14.2	68
2024	176	13.0	13.4	72.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	92	9.8	9.4	65.2
2005	109	10.8	10.1	55
2006	110	10.4	10.6	50
2007	99	9.1	10.9	55.6
2008	108	10.3	10.5	55.6
2009	154	7.8	19.7	59.7
2010	144	13.0	11.0	65.3
2011	120	10.5	11.4	65.8
2012	131	10.5	12.4	69.5
2013	135	11.6	11.5	63.7
2014	208	12.3	16.9	65.9
2015	223	15.0	14.8	67.3
2016	239	13.0	18.3	66.5
2017	231	13.3	17.3	66.7
2018	222	16.0	13.8	61.7
2019	218	13.5	16.0	64.7
2020	201	14.0	14.3	60.7
2021	164	14.0	11.6	68.3
2022	171	13.0	13.1	55
2023	172	12.0	14.2	68
2024	176	13.0	13.4	72.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,411 (10.9%)	$11,532 (89.1%)	$12,942

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 423^rd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 215^th of 565 Elementary schools	32.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)	38.6	76.5	37.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Decatur Community School District)	38.6	76.5	37.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Elementary School)	68.2	80.4	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Decatur Community School District)	68.2	80.4	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)	57.4	70.6	13.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Decatur Community School District)	57.4	70.6	13.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Elementary School)	72.2	74.5	2.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Decatur Community School District)	72.2	74.5	2.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)	55.2	75	19.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Decatur Community School District)	55.2	75	19.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Elementary School)	70.7	55.6	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Decatur Community School District)	70.7	55.6	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)	65.5	94.4	28.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Decatur Community School District)	65.5	94.4	28.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Elementary School)	74.1	86.1	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Decatur Community School District)	74.1	86.1	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	218	172	21.1%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	8	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	210	160	23.8%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.7%	68%	3.3%

Schools Near North Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Elementary School	Public	3-6	1203 NE Poplar Street	Leon	50144	Decatur County	Central Decatur Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 446-4452	176	13	13.4	72.2%	159 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)	55.9	291^st of 557 public elementary schools	47.8%		63.3	215^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.9%	76	45.9	87.5	61.7	82.9	73.0	85.4	81.3	74.3	54.2	$12,942	$1,411	$11,532
South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	201 SE 6th St	Leon	50144	Decatur County	Central Decatur Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 446-6521	171	16	10.4	75.4%	155 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.3%)								(n/a)										$13,515	$1,614	$11,902
Lamoni Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	202 N Walnut St	Lamoni	50140	Decatur County	Lamoni Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 784-3422	196	13	14.9	66.8%	169 (86.2%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	37.8	397^th of 557 public elementary schools	28.7%		54	294^th of 565 public elementary schools	48.0%	103	31.3	51.9	77.8		50.0	63.0	83.3		72.2	$13,667	$1,629	$12,038
Mormon Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	403 S Front St	Humeston	50123	Wayne County	Mormon Trail Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 877-2521	134	14	9.8	66.4%	132 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	24	459^th of 557 public elementary schools	17.6%		45	367^th of 565 public elementary schools	35.0%	92	54.5	50.0	47.1	78.6	54.5	38.9	35.3	71.4	64.7	$14,641	$1,026	$13,616
Clarke Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	231 S Kossuth St	Osceola	50213	Clarke County	Clarke Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 342-6320	631	54	11.6	55.8%	347 (55.0%)	6 (1.0%)	242 (38.4%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.1%)	17 (2.7%)	11.3	505^th of 557 public elementary schools	9.3%		16.6	498^th of 565 public elementary schools	11.9%	7	38.5	55.0	48.4		57.1	60.0	49.5		39.6	$12,335	$680	$11,656

Frequently Asked Questions about North Elementary School

Is North Elementary School a good school?

North Elementary School ranks 291^st of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is North Elementary School in?

Central Decatur Community School District

What is the racial makeup of North Elementary School?

Students at North Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend North Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 176 students attended North Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of North Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School

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