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Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 433 students in Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Iowa.
Public Elementary Schools in Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
924 Schools
# Students
433 Students
320,020 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
23,100 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,718 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,411 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,718
$16,468
Spending / Student
$14,411
$16,042
Best Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 North Street
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2208
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2208
Gr: 6-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Cr-b Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 North Street
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2845
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2845
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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