Top Rankings
Charles City Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,449 students in Charles City Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Charles City Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,449 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Charles City 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#289 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
13%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
75%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,306 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,681 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,306
$16,468
Spending / Student
$14,681
$16,042
Best Charles City Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles City Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 1st Ave.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Grades: 5-8
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 5th Ave
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Grades: 2-4
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Charles City High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Comet Dr
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Rank: n/an/a
1406 N Grand
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Grades: PK-1
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charles City Comm School District?
Charles City Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,449 students.
What is the rank of Charles City Comm School District?
Charles City Comm School District is ranked #292 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charles City Comm School District?
75% of Charles City Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charles City Comm School District?
Charles City Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Charles City Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,681 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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