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Colo-Nesco 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 are 2 public schools serving 385 students in Colo-Nesco Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Colo-Nesco Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
385 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colo-Nesco Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.2%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2001–2022. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,286 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,842 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,286
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,842
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Colo-Nesco Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colo-nesco Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Center
Zearing, IA 50278
(641) 487-7411
Zearing, IA 50278
(641) 487-7411
Gr: PK-4 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Colo-nesco Middle/high School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
919 West St
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2282
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2282
Gr: 5-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colo-Nesco Comm School District?
Colo-Nesco Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 385 students.
What is the rank of Colo-Nesco Comm School District?
Colo-Nesco Comm School District is ranked #142 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 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 Colo-Nesco Comm School District?
88% of Colo-Nesco Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colo-Nesco Comm School District?
Colo-Nesco Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Colo-Nesco Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,842 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
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