North Elementary School

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:
291st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,942 Help


Students who attend North Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  172

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Hispanic:
4.7%
Two or more races:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Elementary School ranks worse than 52.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.89. (See more...)
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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.
Finance
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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 226th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2012 39.63 457th 626 27.0%
2013 52.94 346th 624 44.6%
2014 46.18 407th 603 32.5%
2015 18.49 534th 616 13.3%
2016 32.72 470th 599 21.5%
2017 44.48 390th 574 32.1%
2018 42.67 381st 567 32.8%
2019 36.89 423rd 603 29.9%
2021 57.82 258th 567 54.5%
2022 57.99 264th 574 54.0%
2023 63.31 215th 565 61.9%
2024 55.89 291st 557 47.8%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Not Specified Total
2004 87 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2005 106 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2006 107 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2007 95 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2008 106 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2009 152 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2010 138 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 144
2011 117 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 120
2012 125 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 131
2013 131 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 135
2014 200 2 0 5 1 0 0 0 208
2015 213 2 0 7 1 0 0 0 223
2016 229 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 239
2017 221 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 231
2018 213 2 0 7 0 0 0 0 222
2019 210 2 0 5 0 0 1 0 218
2020 194 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 201
2021 157 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 164
2022 163 0 1 2 0 0 5 0 171
2023 160 0 0 8 0 0 4 0 172

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 423rd of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 215th 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)38.676.5
 37.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Decatur Community School District)38.676.5
 37.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Elementary School)68.280.4
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Decatur Community School District)68.280.4
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)57.470.6
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Decatur Community School District)57.470.6
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Elementary School)72.274.5
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Central Decatur Community School District)72.274.5
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)55.275
 19.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Decatur Community School District)55.275
 19.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Elementary School)70.755.6
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Central Decatur Community School District)70.755.6
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)65.594.4
 28.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Decatur Community School District)65.594.4
 28.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Elementary School)74.186.1
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Central Decatur Community School District)74.186.1
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students218172
 21.1%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White210160
 23.8%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.7%68%
 3.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 172 students attended North Elementary School.

Students at North Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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