Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs

Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is a public elementary school in Nora Springs, IA, part of the Central Springs Comm School District. The school serves approximately 144 students in grades Pre-K – 3rd with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 97.7th percentile among IA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 79% proficiency in math, 2 points above the state average and 65% in reading/language arts, 4 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $86,336, where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 144 students, Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.