Central City Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Central City, Iowa 52214 · Central City Comm School District
#340 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#8127 of 50,301 nationally
About Central City Elementary School
Central City Elementary School is a public elementary located in Central City, in the Central City Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 170 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 340th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (72th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 170.
There are 2 schools in Central City; Central City Elementary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central City Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central City Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central City High School
Central City · Public high · Grades 6–12
200 students · 0 m away
Alburnett Elementary School
Alburnett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 10 km away
Alburnett Senior High School
Alburnett · Public high · Grades 9–12
293 students · 10 km away
Alburnett Middle School
Alburnett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
169 students · 10 km away
North-Linn Middle School
Troy Mills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
111 students · 14 km away
North-Linn Senior High School
Troy Mills · Public high · Grades 9–12
158 students · 14 km away
North Linn Elementary
Troy Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Twin Cedars Elementary School
Bussey · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
170 students
Valley Elementary School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
169 students
Colo-Nesco Elementary School
Zearing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
169 students
Dallas Center Elementary
Dallas Center · Public elementary · Grades K–4
169 students
North Elementary School
Leon · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
168 students
H-L-V Elementary School
Victor · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
168 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central City Elementary School a good school?
Central City Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 74.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #340 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central City Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Central City Elementary School ranks #340 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #8127 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central City Elementary School?
Central City Elementary School had 170 students in 2025.
Is Central City Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Central City Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central City Elementary School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Central City Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.