Top Rankings
Decorah Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,568 students in Decorah Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Decorah Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,568 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Decorah Community School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
88%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,664 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,864 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,664
$16,468
Spending / Student
$14,864
$16,042
Best Decorah Community School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decorah High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3643
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3643
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Decorah Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Winnebago St.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8427
Gr: 5-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Carrie Lee Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Vernon Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3771
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3771
Gr: 3-4 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3125
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3125
Gr: K-2 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Center Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Gr: PK-K | 25 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Decorah Community School District?
Decorah Community School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,568 students.
What is the rank of Decorah Community School District?
Decorah Community School District is ranked #9 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Decorah Community School District?
88% of Decorah Community School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Decorah Community School District?
Decorah Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Decorah Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,864 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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