Denver Comm School District

520 Lincoln Street
Denver, IA 50622
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Denver Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 965 students in Denver Comm School District.
Public Schools in Denver Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
965 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Denver Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IA)
#1 out of 327 school districts
(Top 1%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Denver Comm   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
64%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Denver Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
68%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Denver Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Denver Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
930 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
96%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
55
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
76
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
65
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
60
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,686 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,344 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart display total revenue of Denver Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart display total spending of Denver Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,686
$16,392
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Denver Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,344
$15,968
This chart display average spending per public school student in Denver Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Denver Comm School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Denver Middle School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
540 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Denver Senior High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
541 E Eagle
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
Math: 90% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
530 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 East Franklin Street
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Grades: PK
| 55 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Denver Comm School District?
Denver Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 965 students.
What is the rank of Denver Comm School District?
Denver Comm School District is ranked #1 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denver Comm School District?
96% of Denver Comm School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denver Comm School District?
Denver Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Denver Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,344 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 965 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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