Overview
South Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–2 in Leon, Iowa. The school enrolls 171 students. It is part of the Central Decatur Comm School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
171 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–2
DistrictCentral Decatur Comm School District
County19053
CityLeon
ZIP50144
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID190690000300
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment171
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %75%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)