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#135 of 157 private schools in IA
Central Iowa Christian School
Elementary School · Grinnell, IA
A private elementary school in Grinnell, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1331 HOBART ST, Grinnell, IA 50112
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Central Iowa Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,407/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,707
Median home value
$198,100
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–2 | 0.1 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Bailey Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–2 | 1.0 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Davis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–4 | 1.1 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central Iowa Christian School is listed in Grinnell, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Central Iowa Christian School
Central Iowa Christian School is a private elementary school in Grinnell, IA, serving approximately 52 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 157 private schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Iowa Christian School
What grades does Central Iowa Christian School serve?
Central Iowa Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Central Iowa Christian School?
Central Iowa Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Iowa Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Iowa Christian School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Central Iowa Christian School rank in IA?
Central Iowa Christian School ranks #135 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Central Iowa Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Iowa Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Central Iowa Christian School a private school?
Yes, Central Iowa Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Central Iowa Christian School a religious school?
Central Iowa Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Poweshiek County
- Phone
- (641) 236-3000
- Area population (ZIP 50112)
- 11,776
- Area average commute
- 15.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50112; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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