Council Bluffs Community School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 15 public schools in Council Bluffs Community School District, serving 9,084 students. Council Bluffs Community School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
- Public schools in Council Bluffs Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 76%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 74% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is in the 1/10, bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
- The top ranked public schools in Council Bluffs Community School District are Hoover Elementary School, Lewis & Clark Elementary School and Crescent Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Iowa public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Council Bluffs Community School District |
| School District Website | http://www.cb-schools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (712) 328-6446 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| # of Schools | 15 Schools | 1,330 Schools |
| # of Students | 9,084 Students | 502,459 Students |
| # of Teachers | 593 Teachers | 34,396 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Council Bluffs Community School District, which is ranked within the1/, bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 76% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 74% |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.41 |
| # of American Indian Students | 81 Students | 1,874 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 91 Students | 12,683 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,374 Students | 54,404 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 15% | 11% |
| # of Black Students | 298 Students | 30,879 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 6% |
| # of White Students | 6,858 Students | 381,240 Students |
| % White Students | 76% | 76% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 19 Students | 1,350 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 363 Students | 20,029 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 457 | 22,072 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 692 | 38,247 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 657 | 34,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 701 | 36,010 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 689 | 36,631 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 680 | 37,922 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 667 | 37,957 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 677 | 37,546 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 689 | 37,038 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 604 | 36,371 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 673 | 37,643 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 670 | 37,027 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 557 | 36,147 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 671 | 36,946 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,251 is higher than the state average of 10550. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,984 is higher than the state average of $10,645. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| Total Revenue | $106 MM | 7427000 |
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| Spending | $123 MM | 7494000 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,251 | 10550 |
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| Spending / Student | $12,984 | 10645 |
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Council Bluffs Community School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Hoover Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 78%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%1205 North Broadway10
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Grades: PK-5 | 473 students
- Lewis & Clark Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%1603 Grand Ave10
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Grades: PK-5 | 234 students
- Crescent Elementary School Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%401 East Welch Street10
Crescent, IA 51526
(712) 545-3697
Grades: PK-5 | 70 students
- College View Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 74%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%1225 College Road10
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Grades: PK-5 | 570 students
- Gerald W Kirn Middle School Math: 72% | Reading: 72%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%100 North Ave10
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6454
Grades: 6-8 | 1,004 student
- Rue Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%3326 6th Avenue10
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Grades: PK-5 | 352 students
- Franklin Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 60%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%3130 Ave C10
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Grades: PK-5 | 500 students
- Abraham Lincoln High School Math: 63% | Reading: 66%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%1205 Bonham Ave10
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
Grades: 9-12 | 1,334 student
- Thomas Jefferson High School Math: 68% | Reading: 55%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%2501 W Broadway10
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Grades: 9-12 | 1,237 student
- Bloomer Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%210 S 7th Street10
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Grades: PK-5 | 426 students
- Carter Lake Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%1000 Willow Drive10
Carter Lake, IA 51510
(712) 347-5876
Grades: PK-5 | 400 students
- Edison Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%2218 3rd Avenue10
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Grades: PK-5 | 459 students
- Woodrow Wilson Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 61%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%712 N 21st St10
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476
Grades: 6-8 | 966 students
- Roosevelt Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%517 N 17th St10
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Grades: PK-5 | 487 students
- Longfellow Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 57%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%2011 S 10th St10
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Grades: PK-5 | 572 students
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