Tri-Center Elementary School

Q: Is Tri-Center Elementary School a good school?

Tri-Center Elementary School ranks 136 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tri-Center Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Neola, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 352 students. The school is part of the Tri-Center Community School District, which is ranked 139 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tri-Center Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 83.7% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 69% and 70.7%, respectively. The school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (32.1% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like College View Elementary (39.64%) and Harlan Primary (44.17%).

Tri-Center Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top half of Iowa elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. This is higher than the ratings of some nearby schools, such as College View Elementary (3 stars) and Harlan Intermediate (2 stars). The school's consistent high ranking and rating suggest it is providing a quality education, but there may be opportunities to explore ways to attract a more diverse student body and support the needs of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559

(712) 485-2211

District: Tri-Center Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
136^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,424

Students who attend Tri-Center Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tri-Center Middle School
High:	Tri-Center High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 354

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.0%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tri-Center Elementary School ranks better than 75.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.34. (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 (96%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tri-Center Elementary School is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Tri-Center Elementary School employs 31.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tri-Center Elementary School is $12,424.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tri-Center Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tri-Center Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-Center Community School District 139^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tri-Center Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	50.19	388^th	626	38.0%
2013	54.13	336^th	624	46.2%
2014	70.49	160^th	603	73.5%
2015	60.68	275^th	616	55.4%
2016	59.85	283^rd	599	52.8%
2017	69.04	191^st	574	66.7%
2018	65.60	206^th	567	63.7%
2019	60.68	258^th	603	57.2%
2021	49.53	316^th	567	44.3%
2022	71.74	153^rd	574	73.3%
2023	70.54	165^th	565	70.8%
2024	72.34	136^th	557	75.6%

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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 Tri-Center Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	386	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1989	374	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
1990	383	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1991	394	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
1992	387	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
1993	383	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
1994	382	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
1995	406	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1996	406	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1997	409	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
1998	377	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
1999	344	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2000	400	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	-27	378
2001	370	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
2002	387	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
2003	387	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
2004	391	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
2005	398	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
2006	384	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
2007	389	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
2008	370	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	374
2009	369	1	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	376
2010	367	1	4	0	3	0	0	0	375
2011	365	2	3	2	4	0	0	0	376
2012	352	4	1	1	3	0	1	0	362
2013	355	5	2	3	0	0	2	0	367
2014	355	5	2	2	0	0	1	0	365
2015	332	5	3	2	0	0	2	0	344
2016	312	4	5	3	0	0	2	0	326
2017	310	4	4	7	2	0	0	0	327
2018	329	5	4	7	1	0	0	0	346
2019	343	2	4	6	0	0	0	0	355
2020	333	3	4	4	0	0	1	0	345
2021	329	2	3	9	0	0	1	0	344
2022	325	1	2	16	0	0	1	0	345
2023	336	1	0	14	0	0	1	0	352
2024	340	1	0	11	0	0	2	0	354

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 Tri-Center Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	387	23.0	16.8	14.5
1989	374	2.3	162.6	12.3
1990	383	24.0	15.9	0
1991	394	24.0	16.4	13.7
1992	391	20.0	19.5	18.2
1993	386	26.5	14.6	18.7
1994	385	26.2	14.7	16.1
1995	407	22.5	18.1	16.2
1996	407	22.5	18.1	16.2
1997	413	22.8	18.1	20.3
1998	381	22.0	17.3	15.7
1999	348	22.0	15.8	18.7
2000	378	22.0	17.2	18.8
2001	375	23.0	16.3	14.9
2002	393	24.5	16.0	16
2003	393	24.5	16.0	16
2004	395	23.0	17.2	18
2005	402	23.0	17.5	17.9
2006	387	22.0	17.6	9.8
2007	392	21.0	18.7	19.4
2008	374	20.7	18.1	17.9
2009	376	20.3	18.5	22.9
2010	375	20.8	18.0	27.2
2011	376	27.5	13.6	26.1
2012	362	27.6	13.0	29
2013	367	27.8	13.1	33.2
2014	365	26.8	13.5	35.9
2015	344	27.0	12.7	28.5
2016	326	24.0	13.5	25.8
2017	327	25.4	12.8	25.1
2018	346	24.1	14.3	27.5
2019	355	25.3	14.0	28.5
2020	345	27.7	12.4	26.1
2021	344	27.7	12.3	30.5
2022	345	28.7	12.0	29.3
2023	352	30.0	11.7	32.1
2024	354	31.4	11.2	31.4

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 Tri-Center Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	387	23.0	16.8	14.5
1989	374	2.3	162.6	12.3
1990	383	24.0	15.9	0
1991	394	24.0	16.4	13.7
1992	391	20.0	19.5	18.2
1993	386	26.5	14.6	18.7
1994	385	26.2	14.7	16.1
1995	407	22.5	18.1	16.2
1996	407	22.5	18.1	16.2
1997	413	22.8	18.1	20.3
1998	381	22.0	17.3	15.7
1999	348	22.0	15.8	18.7
2000	378	22.0	17.2	18.8
2001	375	23.0	16.3	14.9
2002	393	24.5	16.0	16
2003	393	24.5	16.0	16
2004	395	23.0	17.2	18
2005	402	23.0	17.5	17.9
2006	387	22.0	17.6	9.8
2007	392	21.0	18.7	19.4
2008	374	20.7	18.1	17.9
2009	376	20.3	18.5	22.9
2010	375	20.8	18.0	27.2
2011	376	27.5	13.6	26.1
2012	362	27.6	13.0	29
2013	367	27.8	13.1	33.2
2014	365	26.8	13.5	35.9
2015	344	27.0	12.7	28.5
2016	326	24.0	13.5	25.8
2017	327	25.4	12.8	25.1
2018	346	24.1	14.3	27.5
2019	355	25.3	14.0	28.5
2020	345	27.7	12.4	26.1
2021	344	27.7	12.3	30.5
2022	345	28.7	12.0	29.3
2023	352	30.0	11.7	32.1
2024	354	31.4	11.2	31.4

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 Tri-Center Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$248 (2.0%)	$12,176 (98.0%)	$12,424

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tri-Center Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 258^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 165^th of 565 Elementary schools	13.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Center Elementary School)	76.6	71.4	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Center Community School District)	76.6	71.4	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tri-Center Elementary School)	61.7	78.6	16.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tri-Center Community School District)	61.7	78.6	16.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Center Elementary School)	86	84.1	1.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Center Community School District)	86	84.1	1.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tri-Center Elementary School)	76	81.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tri-Center Community School District)	76	81.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Center Elementary School)	82	74.5	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Center Community School District)	82	74.5	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tri-Center Elementary School)	62.3	85.1	22.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tri-Center Community School District)	62.3	85.1	22.8%
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	355	352	0.8%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	6	14	133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	343	336	2%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.5%	32.1%	3.7%

Schools Near Tri-Center Elementary School

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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
Tri-Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	33980 310th St	Neola	51559	Pottawattamie County	Tri-Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 485-2211	354	31	11.2	31.4%	340 (96.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	72.3	136^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.6%		70.5	165^th of 565 public elementary schools	70.8%	29	71.7	78.6	83.7		89.1	76.8	83.7		65.1	$12,424	$248	$12,176
Underwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Third Street	Underwood	51576	Pottawattamie County	Underwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 566-2326	415	25	16.3	17.8%	395 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	82.7	55^th of 557 public elementary schools	90.1%		77.5	105^th of 565 public elementary schools	81.4%	50	78.7	87.8	77.8		90.2	85.7	87.3		76.2	$12,224	$377	$11,847
AHSTW Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	768 S Maple	Avoca	51521	Pottawattamie County	AHSTW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 343-6364	287	22	13.0	41.5%	263 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)								(n/a)	63.6				90.9					$14,480	$598	$13,882
Logan-Magnolia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1200 N 2nd Ave	Logan	51546	Harrison County	Logan-Magnolia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 644-2168	419	26	16.2	37.9%	405 (96.7%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	85.3	33^rd of 557 public elementary schools	94.1%		79.1	86^th of 565 public elementary schools	84.8%	53	80.9	90.4	81.3	86.8	91.5	90.4	89.6	84.2	77.1	$10,785	$259	$10,527
Missouri Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	602 North 9th Street	Missouri Valley	51555	Harrison County	Missouri Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 642-2706	354	29	12.2	37.6%	327 (92.4%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.3%)	36.7	403^rd of 557 public elementary schools	27.6%		57.7	260^th of 565 public elementary schools	54.0%	143	41.9	59.2	65.4		72.1	56.3	82.7		63.5	$13,884	$739	$13,145
Harlan Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	2105 Durant St	Harlan	51537	Shelby County	Harlan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 755-5903	347	20	17.6	42.4%	287 (82.7%)	4 (1.2%)	34 (9.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)								(n/a)										$11,635	$435	$11,198
Harlan Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1401 19th St	Harlan	51537	Shelby County	Harlan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 755-2725	324	21	15.7	44.1%	275 (84.9%)	4 (1.2%)	29 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.9%)	54.9	301^st of 557 public elementary schools	46.0%		54.6	288^th of 565 public elementary schools	49.0%	13	68.8	67.0	75.0		70.6	70.9	81.3		63.5	$11,853	$464	$11,387
Woodbine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 Weare St	Woodbine	51579	Harrison County	Woodbine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 647-2440	265	19	14.2	38.5%	253 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	59.2	262^nd of 557 public elementary schools	53.0%		44.7	368^th of 565 public elementary schools	34.9%	106	71.4	67.6			100.0	64.7				$11,153	$415	$10,738
Oakland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	708 Glass St	Oakland	51560	Pottawattamie County	Riverside Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 482-6296	187	18	10.5	48.1%	152 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)								(n/a)										$13,452	$560	$12,892
Treynor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2 Elementary Drive	Treynor	51575	Pottawattamie County	Treynor Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 487-3422	352	25	14.2	13.9%	330 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	88.9	17^th of 557 public elementary schools	96.9%		85.1	37^th of 565 public elementary schools	93.5%	20	91.1	93.8	90.7		97.8	80.0	88.9		85.2	$10,728	$150	$10,579

Frequently Asked Questions about Tri-Center Elementary School

What district is Tri-Center Elementary School in?

Tri-Center Community School District

What schools do graduates of Tri-Center Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Tri-Center Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tri-Center Middle School
High : Tri-Center High School

How many students attend Tri-Center Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 354 students attended Tri-Center Elementary School.

Is Tri-Center Elementary School a good school?

Tri-Center Elementary School ranks 136^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Tri-Center Elementary School?

Students at Tri-Center Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

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