For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 593 students in Nashua-Plainfield Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Nashua-Plainfield Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
593 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nashua-Plainfield Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#176 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
94%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,980 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 $12,983 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,980
$16,468
Spending / Student
$12,983
$16,042
Best Nashua-Plainfield Community School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashua-plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
621 Panama St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Gr: 6-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nashua-Plainfield Community School District?
Nashua-Plainfield Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 593 students.
What is the rank of Nashua-Plainfield Community School District?
Nashua-Plainfield Community School District is ranked #182 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashua-Plainfield Community School District?
94% of Nashua-Plainfield Community School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nashua-Plainfield Community School District?
Nashua-Plainfield Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Nashua-Plainfield Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,983 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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