The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 71%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students (19-20)
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)7%
11%
Black
(19-20)3%
6%
White
(19-20)87%
75%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Centerville Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Central Ward Elementary School?
196 students attend Central Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Central Ward Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Central Ward Elementary School offer ?
Central Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Central Ward Elementary School part of?
Central Ward Elementary School is part of Centerville Community School District.
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