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Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs

509 N Iowa Ave, Nora Springs, IA 50458 · (641) 749-5301 · Floyd County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL145 STUDENTS
Enrollment
145
Elementary
DISTRICT 144 · STATE 325
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
43 students
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
29
Kindergarten
26
Grade 1
24
Grade 2
28
Grade 3
38
Student demographics
White
13593%
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
75%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 14%
Two+
21%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
6646%
Female
7954%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora SpringsCentral Springs Middle SchoolCentral Springs High School
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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
145
+14 (+11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 11.4:1
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs

Located at 509 N Iowa Ave, in Nora Springs, Iowa, Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is a close-knit primary school that caters to 145 students (grades pre-K through 3), one of the schools within Central Springs Comm School District. By comparison, Iowa's public schools average about 325 students each, so Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs sits 55% below that benchmark.

Across the 4 schools in Central Springs Comm School District (779 students total), Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs logs that 93% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school lists 5% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Floyd County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs records 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.4:1. The state averages about 13.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 30% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Floyd County runs at roughly 49%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Floyd County shows the typical household earns roughly $68,557 per year, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Across Floyd County's 8 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,152 students), Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Central Springs Middle School, around 0.0 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs operates from a small-town location.

Over the past 7-year window. Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs's enrollment has grew 11% since 2018, when it stood at 131 (now 145). The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 11.4:1 in 2018 to 13.4:1 today.

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Floyd County at a glance

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Population
15,328
Census ACS
Median income
$68,557
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,152 students

Quick facts

School name
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs
District
Central Springs Comm School District
Address
509 N Iowa Ave, Nora Springs, IA 50458
Phone
(641) 749-5301
County
Floyd County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–03
Total enrollment
145
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
43 (30%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
192076001235
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs
How many students attend Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs enrolls approximately 145 students in grades PK-03.
Is Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs an elementary, middle, or high school?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is an elementary school covering grades PK-03.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is approximately 13.4:1 (11 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs?
Student demographics at Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs are roughly 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
What district is Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs in?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is part of Central Springs Comm School District.
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