Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#470 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs's ranking?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is ranked #470 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs?
144 students attend Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs offer ?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs part of?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is part of Central Springs Comm School District.
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