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2 schools in Central City Comm School District

Iowa · 370 students · 1 city

Central City Comm School District reports 2 public K-12 schools and approximately 370 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size of 185.

4-year change in Central City Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
370
-84 (-19%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Central City Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 330 to 370 students (up 12%) and from 30 to 38 full-time teachers (up 27%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Central City High SchoolCentral CityHigh06-12200
Central City Elementary SchoolCentral CityElementaryKG-05170

About Central City Comm School District

Across 2 schools, Central City Comm School District serves about 370 students in Iowa. By footprint it is a sparse district.

For a sense of the school types, Central City Comm School District consists of 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 185 in this district, noticeably below the Iowa typical of 376.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 370 students, declined 19% from the 454 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Central City Comm School District discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Central City Comm School District run?
Central City Comm School District has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 370 students in Iowa.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Central City Comm School District?
Central City Comm School District includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Central City Comm School District?
Central City High School is the largest public school in Central City Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 200 students.
What grade levels does Central City Comm School District serve?
Central City Comm School District serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 2 schools.