South Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–2
201 SE 6th St, Leon, IA 50144 · (641) 446-6521 · Part of Central Decatur Community School District
Leon’s School Grade B better than 60% of Iowa school districts
Students
173
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–2
What stands out about South Elementary School
- Small classes: 10 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10.8% since 2020–21
- No state test results: its grades come before the tested ones (3–8 and 11)
- Next stop for Leon kids: North Elementary School
On the path
Where Leon kids come from and go next. The whole path →
PK–2South Elementary SchoolYou are here
3–6North Elementary School168 students
Location
Directions ↗201 SE 6th St, Leon
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K46
Kindergarten40
Grade 146
Grade 241
Enrollment over time
194’20
191’21
177’22
171’23
173’24
Down 10.8% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 90%Two or more races 5%Hispanic 4%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about South Elementary School from Leon families.
Other schools in Central Decatur Community School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.