Decatur County Public Schools
Decatur County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
7
public schools
Total Enrollment
1,173
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Decatur County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Decatur County has 2 district entries. Central Decatur Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Lamoni has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 3 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Decatur County
Reported Enrollment
1,173
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Decatur County
Central Decatur Comm School District
Lamoni Comm School District
7 Public Schools in Decatur County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Decatur MS/HS High School | Listed only | Central Decatur Comm School District | Leon, 50144Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 348 |
| Lamoni Elementary School | Listed only | Lamoni Comm School District | Lamoni, 50140Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 212 |
| South Elementary School | Listed only | Central Decatur Comm School District | Leon, 50144Rural: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 177 |
| North Elementary School | Listed only | Central Decatur Comm School District | Leon, 50144Rural: Remote | 3–6 | Primary | 172 |
| Lamoni High School | Listed only | Lamoni Comm School District | Lamoni, 50140Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 98 |
| Mormon Trail Jr-Sr High School | Listed only | Mormon Trail Comm School District | Garden Grove, 50103Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 96 |
| Lamoni Middle School | Listed only | Lamoni Comm School District | Lamoni, 50140Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 70 |
Central Decatur MS/HS High School
Central Decatur Comm School District
Leon, 50144 / Rural: Remote
Lamoni Elementary School
Lamoni Comm School District
Lamoni, 50140 / Rural: Remote
South Elementary School
Central Decatur Comm School District
Leon, 50144 / Rural: Remote
North Elementary School
Central Decatur Comm School District
Leon, 50144 / Rural: Remote
Lamoni High School
Lamoni Comm School District
Lamoni, 50140 / Rural: Remote
Mormon Trail Jr-Sr High School
Mormon Trail Comm School District
Garden Grove, 50103 / Rural: Remote
Lamoni Middle School
Lamoni Comm School District
Lamoni, 50140 / Rural: Remote
Decatur County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Decatur County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Decatur County public school directory?
The directory lists 7 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Decatur County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Decatur County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Decatur County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Decatur County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.