Emmetsburg Comm School District

205 King Street
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 750 students in Emmetsburg Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Emmetsburg Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
750 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Emmetsburg 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#142 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
65%
64%
77%
70%
65-69%
63%
80-89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.47
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,065 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 $13,771 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
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,065
$16,468
Spending / Student
$13,771
$16,042

Best Emmetsburg Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
602 Call St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
Grades: PK-4
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Emmetsburg Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 King Street
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2892
Grades: 5-8
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Emmetsburg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 King St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Emmetsburg Comm School District?
Emmetsburg Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 750 students.
What is the rank of Emmetsburg Comm School District?
Emmetsburg Comm School District is ranked #127 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmetsburg Comm School District?
91% of Emmetsburg Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Emmetsburg Comm School District?
Emmetsburg Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Emmetsburg Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,771 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: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 750 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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