Central Lee Comm School District

Located at 2642 Highway 218 in Donnellson, Iowa, the Central Lee Community School District serves as an active, traditional public school system within a distant rural setting in the Fort Madison metropolitan area. Operating independently outside of a supervisory union or charter organization, the district encompasses three operational schools delivering comprehensive education across a full pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade continuum. Based on the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total student body of 1,311 learners, comprising 633 female and 678 male students. The student population includes 60 pre-kindergarten children, 99 kindergarteners, and a steady distribution through the grade levels, ranging from 111 fourth graders to a graduating class of 86 high school seniors.

To support its student body, Central Lee Community School District maintains a well-rounded staffing structure totaling 324.58 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This educational team includes 148.62 FTE teachers, 34.6 FTE instructional aides, and 141.36 FTE support staff members dedicated to maintaining school operations and student services. Geographically situated within Congressional District 1901, State Senate District 19050, and State House District 19100, the open district provides accessible public education supported by a strong instructional foundation. Community members, parents, and researchers can learn more by visiting the district’s website at http://www.centrallee.org or calling the main office at (319) 835-9510.