Central Lyon Elementary School in Rock Rapids, Iowa on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Central Lyon Elementary School is a rural public school in Rock Rapids, Iowa that is part of Central Lyon Community School District. It serves 439 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 36.6:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 8

439 Students

12 Teachers

1105 S Story St

Rock Rapids, IA 51246 View local requests

http://www.centrallyon.org

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Central Lyon Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Ditsworth

Mrs. Meyer

Mrs. Schrick

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Central Lyon Elementary School Demographics

32%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Central Lyon Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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