Central Lyon Elementary School

Summary:

Central Lyon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rock Rapids, Iowa, serving 433 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Central Lyon Community School District, which is ranked 20th out of 309 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Central Lyon Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores, with 87% or more of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 72.5% or more in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 70.7%, respectively. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 13.4 over the past three school years, lower than nearby schools like Boyden-Hull Elementary (14.3) and West Lyon Elementary (15.8).

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Central Lyon Elementary School has decreased from 36.48% in 2020-2021 to 28.64% in 2022-2023, lower than nearby schools like George-Little Rock Elementary (46.7%) and Rock Valley Elementary (41.15%). This suggests the school's community may be experiencing a positive economic trend, which could have implications for the school's resource allocation and support for students from lower-income families.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1105 S Story
       Rock Rapids, IA  51246-0471


(712) 472-2664

District: Central Lyon Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,371 Help


Students who attend Central Lyon Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Central Lyon Secondary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Hispanic:
3.9%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Lyon Elementary School ranks better than 87.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), Hispanic (3.9%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Lyon Elementary School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Lyon Elementary School is $11,371.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Central Lyon Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Lyon Community School District 20th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Lyon Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 71.72 130th 626 79.2%
2013 80.91 41st 624 93.4%
2014 70.35 161st 603 73.3%
2015 73.01 145th 616 76.5%
2016 71.29 159th 599 73.5%
2017 70.40 175th 574 69.5%
2018 72.64 143rd 567 74.8%
2019 63.89 229th 603 62.0%
2021 87.06 37th 567 93.5%
2022 78.60 93rd 574 83.8%
2023 79.89 79th 565 86.0%
2024 80.09 72nd 557 87.1%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Central Lyon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1989 407 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1990 412 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 404 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 409
1992 370 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 373
1993 355 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1994 331 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 333
1995 339 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 341
1996 339 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 341
1997 324 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 335 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 340
1999 312 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2000 339 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a -23 324
2001 297 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 304
2002 259 0 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 271
2003 259 0 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 271
2004 240 1 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2005 248 1 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2006 256 1 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2007 247 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2008 259 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2009 274 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2010 300 2 0 8 0 2 0 0 312
2011 343 2 0 12 0 1 0 0 358
2012 367 2 0 16 0 1 0 0 386
2013 374 2 0 15 0 1 2 0 394
2014 392 3 0 14 0 0 0 0 409
2015 401 2 0 14 2 0 0 0 419
2016 424 1 0 24 2 0 3 0 454
2017 371 1 0 27 2 0 3 0 404
2018 380 2 0 23 2 0 5 0 412
2019 363 2 0 28 3 0 5 0 401
2020 355 4 0 18 2 0 4 0 383
2021 296 2 0 14 2 0 4 0 318
2022 405 4 0 20 4 0 6 0 439
2023 403 6 0 17 3 0 4 0 433

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 Central Lyon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 421 19.7 21.3 n/a
1989 409 18.5 22.1 13.7
1990 415 18.5 22.4 23.6
1991 409 18.5 22.1 4.2
1992 373 18.0 20.7 14.7
1993 358 19.0 18.8 18.7
1994 333 18.0 18.5 16.8
1995 341 18.8 18.1 18.2
1996 341 18.8 18.1 18.2
1997 328 19.0 17.3 19.2
1998 340 19.0 17.9 16.5
1999 318 19.0 16.7 22.3
2000 324 24.5 13.2 21.9
2001 304 17.0 17.9 24.7
2002 271 22.8 11.9 26.2
2003 271 22.8 11.9 26.2
2004 252 21.8 11.6 29
2005 258 20.2 12.8 24.8
2006 266 19.3 13.8 29.3
2007 255 19.3 13.2 31
2008 267 20.0 13.4 29.2
2009 281 21.8 12.9 29.5
2010 312 23.3 13.3 34
2011 358 24.5 14.6 34.9
2012 386 26.2 14.7 33.4
2013 394 27.2 14.4 31
2014 409 26.8 15.2 33.5
2015 419 27.0 15.5 28.9
2016 454 29.0 15.6 28.2
2017 404 28.7 14.0 29.5
2018 412 28.6 14.4 29.4
2019 401 30.1 13.3 37.4
2020 383 29.4 13.0 32.9
2021 318 26.2 12.1 36.5
2022 439 32.7 13.4 31.4
2023 433 33.0 13.1 28.6

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 Central Lyon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 421 19.7 21.3 n/a
1989 409 18.5 22.1 13.7
1990 415 18.5 22.4 23.6
1991 409 18.5 22.1 4.2
1992 373 18.0 20.7 14.7
1993 358 19.0 18.8 18.7
1994 333 18.0 18.5 16.8
1995 341 18.8 18.1 18.2
1996 341 18.8 18.1 18.2
1997 328 19.0 17.3 19.2
1998 340 19.0 17.9 16.5
1999 318 19.0 16.7 22.3
2000 324 24.5 13.2 21.9
2001 304 17.0 17.9 24.7
2002 271 22.8 11.9 26.2
2003 271 22.8 11.9 26.2
2004 252 21.8 11.6 29
2005 258 20.2 12.8 24.8
2006 266 19.3 13.8 29.3
2007 255 19.3 13.2 31
2008 267 20.0 13.4 29.2
2009 281 21.8 12.9 29.5
2010 312 23.3 13.3 34
2011 358 24.5 14.6 34.9
2012 386 26.2 14.7 33.4
2013 394 27.2 14.4 31
2014 409 26.8 15.2 33.5
2015 419 27.0 15.5 28.9
2016 454 29.0 15.6 28.2
2017 404 28.7 14.0 29.5
2018 412 28.6 14.4 29.4
2019 401 30.1 13.3 37.4
2020 383 29.4 13.0 32.9
2021 318 26.2 12.1 36.5
2022 439 32.7 13.4 31.4
2023 433 33.0 13.1 28.6

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 Central Lyon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $409 (3.6%) $10,962 (96.4%) $11,371

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Lyon Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 79th of 565 Elementary schools
 24%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Lyon Elementary School)73.284.8
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Lyon Community School District)73.284.8
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Lyon Elementary School)71.489.1
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Lyon Community School District)71.489.1
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lyon Elementary School)78.992.3
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lyon Community School District)78.992.3
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Lyon Elementary School)78.976.9
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Central Lyon Community School District)78.976.9
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lyon Elementary School)71.492.6
 21.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lyon Community School District)71.492.6
 21.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Lyon Elementary School)7572.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Central Lyon Community School District)7572.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students401433
 8%
African American26
 200%
American Indian33
Asian00
Hispanic2817
 39.3%
Pacific Islander00
White363403
 11%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%28.6%
 8.8%


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Students who attend Central Lyon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Central Lyon Secondary School

Central Lyon Elementary School ranks 72nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Central Lyon Elementary School.

Students at Central Lyon Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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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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