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South Elementary School

201 Se 6Th St, Leon, IA 50144, United States

+1 (641) 446-6521

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South Elementary School Overview

About This School

South Elementary School is a public elementary in Leon, Iowa, serving 173 students in grades PK-K2. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 16 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $59,260. Students at the school represent a diverse demographic, consisting of 58% female and 42% male learners. The student body is 90% White, 5% Two or More Races, 4% Hispanic, and 1% Black.

173

Total Students

PK-K2

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

16 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-K2

County

Decatur County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

South Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 74%State Avg: 70%

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Mathematics

City Avg: 62%State Avg: 65%

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Science

Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11.3:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

Students per Counselor

South Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$59,260

City Avg: $59,260

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor:1

South Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

41.62%

Male

58.38%

Female

Total Enrollment: 173 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White90.17%

Hispanic4.05%

Asian0%

Black0.58%

Two or More Races5.2%

Native American0%

South Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About South Elementary School

Q: What is South Elementary School?

A: South Elementary School is a elementary public located in Leon.

Q: How many students attend South Elementary School?

A: South Elementary School has approximately 173 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about South Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About South Elementary School - Leon, IA

Quick Facts about South Elementary School
School Name	South Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-K2
Location	201 Se 6Th St, Leon, IA 50144, Leon, IA
County	Decatur County
Phone	+1 (641) 446-6521
Total Students	173
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	16
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about South Elementary School

What is South Elementary School?

South Elementary School is a elementary public located in Leon.

How many students attend South Elementary School?

South Elementary School has approximately 173 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 10:1.

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