Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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What is Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs's ranking?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is ranked #653 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs?
144 students attend Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs offer ?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs part of?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is part of Central Springs Community School District.
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