- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rock Rapids, IA
Central Lyon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Lyon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190696000306
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Lyon Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 431
- students enrolled
Central Lyon Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Lyon Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190696000306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Central Lyon Elementary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 190696000306 · Rock Rapids, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 13.1:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lyon Secondary School (358 students)
Central Lyon Elementary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Central Lyon Elementary School compares
Central Lyon Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Iowa - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,492
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Central Lyon Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Lyon Comm School District reports $12,492 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Lyon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lyon Secondary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Lyon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Rock Rapids
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Lyon Elementary School
How many students attend Central Lyon Elementary School?
Central Lyon Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rock Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Lyon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Lyon Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Lyon Elementary School?
21.5% of students at Central Lyon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Lyon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Lyon Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Rock Rapids, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Lyon Elementary School?
Central Lyon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Central Lyon Comm School District?
Besides Central Lyon Elementary School, Central Lyon Comm School District also operates Central Lyon Secondary School (358 students). See the Central Lyon Comm School District district page for the complete list.