Indianola Comm School District

1301 E 2nd Ave
Indianola, IA 50125
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,644 students in Indianola 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 Indianola Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
3,644 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Indianola Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IA)
#102 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Indianola Comm   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
64%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indianola Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
68%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indianola Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Indianola Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.45
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
168 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
29 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
3,267 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
90%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
148 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
140
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
250
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
271
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
246
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
282
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
246
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
230
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
300
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
275
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
299
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
285
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
276
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
280
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,029 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,726 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart display total revenue of Indianola Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$46 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart display total spending of Indianola Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,029
$16,392
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Indianola Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,726
$15,968
This chart display average spending per public school student in Indianola Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Indianola Comm School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indianola Middle School
Math: 78% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
403 S 15th St
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #22.
Irving Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 W Clinton
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9560
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Whittier Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1306 W Salem
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9570
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Emerson Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1109 E Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9550
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Indianola High School
Math: 66% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1304 E 1st
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,105 students
Rank: #66.
Wilder Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 W. Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9540
Grades: K-5
| 420 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Indianola Comm School District?
Indianola Comm School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,644 students.
What is the rank of Indianola Comm School District?
Indianola Comm School District is ranked #103 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Indianola Comm School District?
90% of Indianola Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Indianola Comm School District?
Indianola Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Indianola Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,726 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 74% (Top 30%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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