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East Union Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 443 students in East Union 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 East Union Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
443 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Union 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 increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.2%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,079 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,280 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,079
$16,596
Spending / Student
$19,280
$16,167
Best East Union Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Union Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1916 High School Dr.
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
East Union Middle-high School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1916 High School Dr
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8421
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8421
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Union Comm School District?
East Union Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 443 students.
What is the rank of East Union Comm School District?
East Union Comm School District is ranked #144 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 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Union Comm School District?
94% of East Union Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Union Comm School District?
East Union Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is East Union Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,280 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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