Excellent
#226 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 18% in state
Central Lyon Elementary School
Elementary School · Central Lyon Comm School District · Rock Rapids, IA
A Central Lyon Comm School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1010 S. Greene Street, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
- Math 81% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Lyon Elementary School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 85% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Lyon Elementary 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low157/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,320
Median home value
$232,900
Median rent
$773/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51246; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Omega AcademyPrivate · tuition | 2.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 3,412 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Central Lyon Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,492NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Lyon Elementary School is listed in Central Lyon Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Lyon Elementary School
Central Lyon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rock Rapids, IA, part of Central Lyon Comm School District, serving approximately 430 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Lyon Elementary School
What grades does Central Lyon Elementary School serve?
Central Lyon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Central Lyon Elementary School?
Central Lyon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Lyon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Lyon Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Lyon Elementary School rank in IA?
Central Lyon Elementary School ranks #226 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Central Lyon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Lyon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Lyon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Lyon Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Lyon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Central Lyon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Lyon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Central Lyon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Lyon Elementary School?
31.9% of students at Central Lyon Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (712) 472-2664
- Area population (ZIP 51246)
- 4,075
- Area average commute
- 11.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 51246; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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