Central Lyon Elementary School

1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Central Lyon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20% in IA
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Lyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Central Lyon Elementary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Lyon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Lyon Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
#217 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
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72%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Lyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Lyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
90%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Lyon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Lyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Lyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Lyon Elementary School's ranking?
Central Lyon Elementary School is ranked #217 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Central Lyon Elementary School?
430 students attend Central Lyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Central Lyon Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Lyon Elementary School?
Central Lyon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Lyon Elementary School offer ?
Central Lyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Lyon Elementary School part of?
Central Lyon Elementary School is part of Central Lyon Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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