Very Good
#356 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 28% in state
North Elementary School
Elementary School · Central Decatur Comm School District · Leon, IA
A Central Decatur Comm School District elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1203 NE Poplar Street, Leon, IA 50144
- Math 77% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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
72.2%
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.
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Where North 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,511
Median home value
$122,200
Median rent
$544/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50144; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 3.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Central Decatur Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Elementary School is listed in Central Decatur Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Elementary School
North Elementary School is a public elementary school in Leon, IA, part of Central Decatur Comm School District, serving approximately 176 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #356 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Elementary School
What grades does North Elementary School serve?
North Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Elementary School rank in IA?
North Elementary School ranks #356 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is North Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 North Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Elementary School?
72.2% of students at North 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Decatur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (641) 446-4452
- Area population (ZIP 50144)
- 2,715
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 50144; 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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