Earlham Comm School District

535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Earlham Comm 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 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 660 students in Earlham 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 Earlham Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
660 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Earlham 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.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#149 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
77%
68%
69%
70%
70-74%
63%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
94%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,033 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 $11,529 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
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,033
$16,468
Spending / Student
$11,529
$16,042

Best Earlham Comm School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Earlham Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Earlham Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2235
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Earlham Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2214
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Earlham Comm School District?
Earlham Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 660 students.
What is the rank of Earlham Comm School District?
Earlham Comm School District is ranked #158 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Earlham Comm School District?
94% of Earlham Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Earlham Comm School District?
Earlham Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Earlham Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,529 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 Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 77% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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