Denver Comm School District

520 Lincoln Street
Denver, IA 50622
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Denver Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 979 students in Denver Comm School District.
Public Schools in Denver Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
979 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Denver Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#1 out of 327 school districts
(Top 1%)
(22-23)
93%
68%
92%
70%
87%
63%
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
96%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,505 in this school district is less 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 $13,153 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,505
$16,468
Spending / Student
$13,153
$16,042

Best Denver Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Denver Middle School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-6041
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Denver Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
530 Lincoln
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 East Franklin Street
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Grades: PK
| 44 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Denver Comm School District?
Denver Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 979 students.
What is the rank of Denver Comm School District?
Denver Comm School District is ranked #1 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denver Comm School District?
96% of Denver Comm School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denver Comm School District?
Denver Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Denver Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,153 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 979 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 93% (Top 1%)
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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