C+
Average
66/100

Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs

📚 Pre-K – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 509 N Iowa Ave, Nora Springs, IA 50458
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 70% · Math 70% proficient · 47th percentile in Iowa
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

66
Repit Score
out of 100
144
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%47/100reading 51st percentile, math 44th percentile among Iowa elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency70% (+1 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency70% (+0 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 509 N Iowa Ave
City Nora Springs
ZIP Code 50458
District 1920760
NCES School ID 192076001235
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50458

Understanding the community around Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,417
Per Capita Income $37,299
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%
High School or Higher 97.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $149,300
Median Rent $721
Owner-Occupied 87.5%
Renter-Occupied 12.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.8%
Hispanic/Latino 2.8%
Two or More Races 2.1%
Pacific Islander 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 144
Teachers (FTE) 11.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs has 144 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs serve?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs serves grades Pre-K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs receive per student?
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs receives $14,704 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs in 50458 ▼
Avg Home Value
$198,091
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
+10.4%
% Renters
12.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026