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Alden Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 148 students in Alden Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public School in Alden Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
1,322 Schools
# Students
148 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alden Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2006–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% White
85%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,047 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,101 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
Spending
$5 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$33,047
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
Spending / Student
$30,101
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
Best Alden Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Center Street
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3393
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3393
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alden Comm School District?
Alden Comm School District manages 1 public schools serving 148 students.
What is the rank of Alden Comm School District?
Alden Comm School District is ranked #210 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alden Comm School District?
85% of Alden Comm School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alden Comm School District?
Alden Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Alden Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,101 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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