North Elementary School

North Elementary School is a public elementary school in Leon, IA, part of the Central Decatur Comm School District. The school serves approximately 176 students in grades 3rd – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 95.5th percentile among IA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 73% proficiency in math, 1 points below the state average and 68% in reading/language arts, 5 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $64,511, where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 176 students, North Elementary School 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, North Elementary School 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.