Is Central Lyon Elementary School a good school?

Central Lyon Elementary School ranks 72 nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Lyon Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 430 students attended Central Lyon Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Lyon Elementary School?

Students at Central Lyon Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Central Lyon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Central Lyon Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Central Lyon Secondary School

Central Lyon Elementary School in Rock Rapids IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Lyon Elementary School ranks better than 87.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.09. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Lyon Elementary School is 13. (See more...)

Compare Central Lyon Elementary School employs 32.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Lyon Elementary School is $11,371.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Lyon Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Central Lyon Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Lyon Community School District 20^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Lyon Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	71.72	130^th	626	79.2%
2013	80.91	41^st	624	93.4%
2014	70.35	161^st	603	73.3%
2015	73.01	145^th	616	76.5%
2016	71.29	159^th	599	73.5%
2017	70.40	175^th	574	69.5%
2018	72.64	143^rd	567	74.8%
2019	63.89	229^th	603	62.0%
2021	87.06	37^th	567	93.5%
2022	78.60	93^rd	574	83.8%
2023	79.89	79^th	565	86.0%
2024	80.09	72^nd	557	87.1%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Lyon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	420	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
1989	407	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
1990	412	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	415
1991	404	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	409
1992	370	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	373
1993	355	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	358
1994	331	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	333
1995	339	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	341
1996	339	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	341
1997	324	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	328
1998	335	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	340
1999	312	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
2000	339	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	-23	324
2001	297	0	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	304
2002	259	0	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	271
2003	259	0	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	271
2004	240	1	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2005	248	1	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
2006	256	1	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
2007	247	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2008	259	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2009	274	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2010	300	2	0	8	0	2	0	0	312
2011	343	2	0	12	0	1	0	0	358
2012	367	2	0	16	0	1	0	0	386
2013	374	2	0	15	0	1	2	0	394
2014	392	3	0	14	0	0	0	0	409
2015	401	2	0	14	2	0	0	0	419
2016	424	1	0	24	2	0	3	0	454
2017	371	1	0	27	2	0	3	0	404
2018	380	2	0	23	2	0	5	0	412
2019	363	2	0	28	3	0	5	0	401
2020	355	4	0	18	2	0	4	0	383
2021	296	2	0	14	2	0	4	0	318
2022	405	4	0	20	4	0	6	0	439
2023	403	6	0	17	3	0	4	0	433
2024	389	4	0	24	3	4	6	0	430

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Lyon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	421	19.7	21.3	n/a
1989	409	18.5	22.1	13.7
1990	415	18.5	22.4	23.6
1991	409	18.5	22.1	4.2
1992	373	18.0	20.7	14.7
1993	358	19.0	18.8	18.7
1994	333	18.0	18.5	16.8
1995	341	18.8	18.1	18.2
1996	341	18.8	18.1	18.2
1997	328	19.0	17.3	19.2
1998	340	19.0	17.9	16.5
1999	318	19.0	16.7	22.3
2000	324	24.5	13.2	21.9
2001	304	17.0	17.9	24.7
2002	271	22.8	11.9	26.2
2003	271	22.8	11.9	26.2
2004	252	21.8	11.6	29
2005	258	20.2	12.8	24.8
2006	266	19.3	13.8	29.3
2007	255	19.3	13.2	31
2008	267	20.0	13.4	29.2
2009	281	21.8	12.9	29.5
2010	312	23.3	13.3	34
2011	358	24.5	14.6	34.9
2012	386	26.2	14.7	33.4
2013	394	27.2	14.4	31
2014	409	26.8	15.2	33.5
2015	419	27.0	15.5	28.9
2016	454	29.0	15.6	28.2
2017	404	28.7	14.0	29.5
2018	412	28.6	14.4	29.4
2019	401	30.1	13.3	37.4
2020	383	29.4	13.0	32.9
2021	318	26.2	12.1	36.5
2022	439	32.7	13.4	31.4
2023	433	33.0	13.1	28.6
2024	430	32.8	13.0	31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Lyon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	421	19.7	21.3	n/a
1989	409	18.5	22.1	13.7
1990	415	18.5	22.4	23.6
1991	409	18.5	22.1	4.2
1992	373	18.0	20.7	14.7
1993	358	19.0	18.8	18.7
1994	333	18.0	18.5	16.8
1995	341	18.8	18.1	18.2
1996	341	18.8	18.1	18.2
1997	328	19.0	17.3	19.2
1998	340	19.0	17.9	16.5
1999	318	19.0	16.7	22.3
2000	324	24.5	13.2	21.9
2001	304	17.0	17.9	24.7
2002	271	22.8	11.9	26.2
2003	271	22.8	11.9	26.2
2004	252	21.8	11.6	29
2005	258	20.2	12.8	24.8
2006	266	19.3	13.8	29.3
2007	255	19.3	13.2	31
2008	267	20.0	13.4	29.2
2009	281	21.8	12.9	29.5
2010	312	23.3	13.3	34
2011	358	24.5	14.6	34.9
2012	386	26.2	14.7	33.4
2013	394	27.2	14.4	31
2014	409	26.8	15.2	33.5
2015	419	27.0	15.5	28.9
2016	454	29.0	15.6	28.2
2017	404	28.7	14.0	29.5
2018	412	28.6	14.4	29.4
2019	401	30.1	13.3	37.4
2020	383	29.4	13.0	32.9
2021	318	26.2	12.1	36.5
2022	439	32.7	13.4	31.4
2023	433	33.0	13.1	28.6
2024	430	32.8	13.0	31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Lyon Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$409 (3.6%)	$10,962 (96.4%)	$11,371

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Lyon Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 229^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 79^th of 565 Elementary schools	24%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Lyon Elementary School)	73.2	84.8	11.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Lyon Community School District)	73.2	84.8	11.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Lyon Elementary School)	71.4	89.1	17.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Lyon Community School District)	71.4	89.1	17.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lyon Elementary School)	78.9	92.3	13.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lyon Community School District)	78.9	92.3	13.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Lyon Elementary School)	78.9	76.9	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Lyon Community School District)	78.9	76.9	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lyon Elementary School)	71.4	92.6	21.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lyon Community School District)	71.4	92.6	21.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Lyon Elementary School)	75	72.2	2.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Lyon Community School District)	75	72.2	2.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	401	433	8%
African American	2	6	200%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	28	17	39.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	363	403	11%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.4%	28.6%	8.8%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1105 S Story	Rock Rapids	51246	Lyon County	Central Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 472-2664	430	33	13.0	31.9%	389 (90.5%)	4 (0.9%)	24 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	6 (1.4%)	80.1	72^nd of 557 public elementary schools	87.1%		79.9	79^th of 565 public elementary schools	86.0%	7	87.0	93.6	87.5	92.9	88.9	89.4	72.5	75.0	67.5	$11,371	$409	$10,962
West Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1787 182nd Street	Inwood	51240	Lyon County	West Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 753-4917	554	33	16.7	27.4%	491 (88.6%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	83.2	49^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.2%		85.4	36^th of 565 public elementary schools	93.6%	13	89.5	88.3	89.7	89.3	94.7	80.5	79.3	82.1	77.6	$12,339	$327	$12,012
George-Little Rock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	134 1st Ave	Little Rock	51243	Lyon County	George-Little Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 479-2771	238	16	14.6	51.7%	193 (81.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.1%)	12 (5.0%)	87.4	24^th of 557 public elementary schools	95.7%		79.6	81^st of 565 public elementary schools	85.7%	57	96.4	87.0	82.9	93.3	100.0	91.3	82.9	86.7	77.1	$15,244	$1,111	$14,132
Rock Valley Pre-School	Public	PK-K	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 476-2701	79	0		12.7%	53 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Rock Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 476-2701	386	36	10.6	45.9%	210 (54.4%)	0 (0.0%)	165 (42.7%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	70.7	154^th of 557 public elementary schools	72.4%		56.7	270^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.2%	116	79.7	87.5	73.1		85.5	80.4	76.1		60.9	$13,323	$655	$12,668
Boyden-Hull Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	818 Lincoln St.	Boyden	51234	Sioux County	Boyden-Hull Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 725-2381	322	23	14.2	46.3%	212 (65.8%)	3 (0.9%)	99 (30.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	72.4	135^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.8%		71	155^th of 565 public elementary schools	72.6%	20	75.7	79.5	85.7	67.6	83.8	90.9	85.7	70.6	85.7	$12,756	$632	$12,124

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