South Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Leon, Iowa 50144 · Central Decatur Comm School District
#603 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#24641 of 50,301 nationally
About South Elementary School
South Elementary School is a public elementary located in Leon, in the Central Decatur Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 173 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 603rd of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 173.
There are 3 schools in Leon; South Elementary School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.8
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 South Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near South Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Elementary School a good school?
South Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 50.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #603 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 South Elementary School rank in Iowa?
South Elementary School ranks #603 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #24641 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School had 173 students in 2025.
Is South Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Elementary School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of South Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.