Centerville Community Preschool Bldg serves 58 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg's student population of 58 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
58 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Centerville Community Preschool Bldg is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
2%
13%

Black
n/a
7%

White
96%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Centerville Community Preschool Bldg?
58 students attend Centerville Community Preschool Bldg.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Centerville Community Preschool Bldg students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centerville Community Preschool Bldg?
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Centerville Community Preschool Bldg offer ?
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Centerville Community Preschool Bldg part of?
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg is part of Centerville Comm School District.
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