South Central Calhoun Elementary School

South Central Calhoun Comm School District
330 Brower Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
299 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
The South Central Calhoun Elementary Building, located at 330 Brower Street in Rockwell City, Iowa, serves as a primary hub for early childhood and elementary education within the South Central Calhoun Community School District. As a key component of the district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement for children in the Rockwell City area.

The school operates under the district’s broader mission to provide high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for future success. By utilizing a community-centered approach, the elementary building works to integrate core curriculum standards with local values, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded foundation in a safe and collaborative setting. For families seeking more information on the school's specific programs, administrative policies, or district updates, the school maintains an official web presence at [scc.k12.ia.us](http://scc.k12.ia.us).
299
Total Students
25.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    281 (94.0%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.0%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.0%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: South Central Calhoun Comm School District
Phone: (712)297-8621
Website: http://www.scc.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 118
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 38
Kindergarten 78
Grade 1 60
Grade 2 63
Grade 3 60
Gender Ratio