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#700 of 1,280 schools in IA
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus
Elementary School · Central Springs Comm School District · Manly, IA
A Central Springs Comm School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 190 105 S East St, Manly, IA 50456
- Math 88% vs IA 77% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs IA 69% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 30 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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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
$78,750
Median home value
$119,100
Median rent
$689/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Central Springs Comm School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Springs Elementary School - Nora SpringsEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–3 | Not available | 144 | 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 Springs Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,820NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus is listed in Central Springs Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus is a public elementary school in Manly, IA, part of Central Springs Comm School District, serving approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #700 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus
What grades does Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus serve?
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus?
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus rank in IA?
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus ranks #700 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Springs Elementary Manly Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus a charter school?
No, Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus a Title I school?
No, Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus?
47.4% of students at Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Worth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (641) 454-3283
- Area population (ZIP 50456)
- 1,758
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 50456; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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