Central Lyon Elementary School

Central Lyon Comm School District
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
431 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Central Lyon Elementary School, located in Rock Rapids, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Central Lyon Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the comprehensive development of its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character education. The school aims to prepare young learners for future success by integrating modern instructional strategies with a strong sense of community values typical of rural Iowa education.

As part of the broader Central Lyon district, the elementary school works closely with families and the local community to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The staff prioritizes individual student growth, utilizing the district's resources to offer a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Central Lyon Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love for learning.
431
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    391 (90.7%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (3.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (2.3%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.6%)
  • Black
    3 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Central Lyon Comm School District
Phone: (712)472-2664
Website: http://www.centrallyon.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 100
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 47
Kindergarten 76
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 62
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 47
Grade 6 40
Gender Ratio