IAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Central Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Nevada, Iowa|Nevada Comm School District

Nevada, IA 50201

School Profile

Grades
PK–4
Enrollment
646
Student:Teacher
14.4:1
Locale
Town
Econ. Disadvantaged
36.5%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
68%
40th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
76%
76th percentile in IA
Chronic Absenteeism
6.0%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.5:1
Near average in IA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,613
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 8%State 47%Local 45%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$257,608
+3.1% YoY
Ames, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

632
Current enrollment
Stable(-5% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School currently enrolls 646 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IA.

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