Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Coralville, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 485. The school is part of the Iowa City Community School District, which is ranked 221 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Central Elementary has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (30.31%) and Hispanic (14.02%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress), is generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were below the district and state averages. Additionally, Central Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (53.2% in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Central Elementary's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 302 out of 599 Iowa elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 432 out of 557 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state. When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Wickham Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, which have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, Central Elementary generally underperforms in academic measures, such as ISASP proficiency rates. Addressing these factors through targeted interventions and resource allocation could be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 501 6th St
       Coralville, IA  52241


(319) 688-1100

District: Iowa City Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
432nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,271 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northwest Junior High School
High:    West Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  485

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.5%
African American:
30.3%
Hispanic:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.2% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks worse than 77.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 14th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Central Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.5%), African American (30.3%), Hispanic (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 12.3, which is the 9th best among 19 elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $13,271. 10 elementary schools in the Iowa City Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Iowa City Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Iowa City Community School District 221st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 46.88 407th 626 35.0%
2013 45.51 425th 624 31.9%
2014 49.74 372nd 603 38.3%
2015 47.94 405th 616 34.3%
2016 58.08 302nd 599 49.6%
2017 45.76 380th 574 33.8%
2018 50.06 333rd 567 41.3%
2019 42.22 389th 603 35.5%
2021 37.72 399th 567 29.6%
2022 29.06 449th 574 21.8%
2023 45.49 364th 565 35.6%
2024 32.77 432nd 557 22.4%
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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 Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 327 19 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1989 374 26 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1990 387 18 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1991 435 30 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1992 405 33 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1993 442 24 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1994 405 43 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1995 391 28 18 17 6 n/a n/a 0 460
1996 391 28 18 17 6 n/a n/a 0 460
1997 378 20 15 22 5 n/a n/a 0 440
1998 337 32 16 16 5 n/a n/a 0 406
1999 329 26 23 13 5 n/a n/a 0 396
2000 365 38 27 22 3 n/a n/a -20 435
2001 339 48 24 21 2 n/a n/a 0 434
2002 318 61 28 23 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2003 318 61 28 23 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2004 317 67 28 17 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2005 332 69 30 20 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2006 331 63 18 19 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2007 320 74 24 27 3 n/a n/a 0 448
2008 316 57 25 23 3 n/a n/a 0 424
2009 303 70 30 19 2 n/a n/a 0 424
2010 283 71 39 23 2 0 11 0 429
2011 288 78 43 22 2 1 0 0 434
2012 282 78 39 25 0 1 10 0 435
2013 280 67 33 35 1 1 19 0 436
2014 258 103 31 35 4 0 17 0 448
2015 238 106 28 32 1 0 17 0 422
2016 232 110 31 44 1 0 21 0 439
2017 225 110 37 55 2 0 29 0 458
2018 247 113 27 47 3 0 28 0 465
2019 232 123 29 47 1 0 26 0 458
2020 239 125 29 51 1 0 29 0 474
2021 219 153 32 51 2 0 34 0 491
2022 197 145 29 49 0 0 40 0 460
2023 206 147 29 68 1 0 34 0 485

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 360 17.1 21.0 14.7
1989 415 18.8 22.0 12.5
1990 420 19.5 21.5 10
1991 482 23.2 20.7 10
1992 456 22.0 20.7 12.9
1993 491 24.5 20.0 10.8
1994 473 22.5 21.0 11.2
1995 460 22.5 20.4 15.2
1996 460 22.5 20.4 15.2
1997 440 21.1 20.9 13
1998 406 20.1 20.2 15.3
1999 396 20.8 19.0 18.7
2000 435 22.4 19.4 19.6
2001 434 22.5 19.3 21.7
2002 430 26.3 16.3 25.6
2003 430 26.3 16.3 25.6
2004 429 26.7 16.1 26.6
2005 451 28.8 15.7 27.7
2006 433 28.4 15.2 26.6
2007 448 27.1 16.5 28.8
2008 424 28.0 15.1 28.1
2009 424 27.6 15.4 30
2010 429 26.8 16.0 31
2011 434 30.5 14.2 32.3
2012 435 30.1 14.4 28
2013 436 27.8 15.6 29.1
2014 448 27.5 16.2 40.4
2015 422 26.0 16.2 37.9
2016 439 27.0 16.2 46.7
2017 458 29.8 15.3 48.5
2018 465 30.4 15.2 49.9
2019 458 34.2 13.3 47.8
2020 474 32.3 14.6 49.6
2021 491 34.6 14.1 44.6
2022 460 35.6 12.8 51.5
2023 485 39.2 12.3 53.2

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 360 17.1 21.0 14.7
1989 415 18.8 22.0 12.5
1990 420 19.5 21.5 10
1991 482 23.2 20.7 10
1992 456 22.0 20.7 12.9
1993 491 24.5 20.0 10.8
1994 473 22.5 21.0 11.2
1995 460 22.5 20.4 15.2
1996 460 22.5 20.4 15.2
1997 440 21.1 20.9 13
1998 406 20.1 20.2 15.3
1999 396 20.8 19.0 18.7
2000 435 22.4 19.4 19.6
2001 434 22.5 19.3 21.7
2002 430 26.3 16.3 25.6
2003 430 26.3 16.3 25.6
2004 429 26.7 16.1 26.6
2005 451 28.8 15.7 27.7
2006 433 28.4 15.2 26.6
2007 448 27.1 16.5 28.8
2008 424 28.0 15.1 28.1
2009 424 27.6 15.4 30
2010 429 26.8 16.0 31
2011 434 30.5 14.2 32.3
2012 435 30.1 14.4 28
2013 436 27.8 15.6 29.1
2014 448 27.5 16.2 40.4
2015 422 26.0 16.2 37.9
2016 439 27.0 16.2 46.7
2017 458 29.8 15.3 48.5
2018 465 30.4 15.2 49.9
2019 458 34.2 13.3 47.8
2020 474 32.3 14.6 49.6
2021 491 34.6 14.1 44.6
2022 460 35.6 12.8 51.5
2023 485 39.2 12.3 53.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $714 (5.4%) $12,557 (94.6%) $13,271

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 389th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 364th of 565 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)68.367.2
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)64.563.9
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)68.377.6
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)7270.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)56.970.2
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)69.876
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)62.161.4
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)69.572.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)57.161.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)65.965
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)67.373
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)69.467.4
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)70.871.7
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa City Community School District)72.677
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)75.468.3
 7.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa City Community School District)78.774.6
 4.1%
   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 Students458485
 5.9%
African American123147
 19.5%
American Indian11
Asian2929
Hispanic4768
 44.7%
Pacific Islander00
White232206
 11.2%
Two or More Races2634
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.8%53.2%
 5.4%


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

Middle : Northwest Junior High School
High : West Senior High School

Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.4% of Iowa elementary schools.

Students at Central Elementary School are 42% White, 30% African American, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 485 students attended Central Elementary School.


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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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