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Center Point-urbana Primary School

101 Palo Road
Center Point, IA 52213
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Center Point-urbana Primary School serves 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 78%
  • : 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Center Point-urbana Primary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025

School Rankings

The diversity score of Center Point-urbana Primary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
(10-11)
78%
78%
(10-11)
81%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Center Point-urbana Primary School?
379 students attend Center Point-urbana Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Center Point-urbana Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Point-urbana Primary School?
Center Point-urbana Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Center Point-urbana Primary School offer ?
Center Point-urbana Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Point-urbana Primary School part of?
Center Point-urbana Primary School is part of Center Point-Urbana Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 78%
  • : 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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