Top Rankings
North Fayette Valley Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,038 students in North Fayette Valley 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 North Fayette Valley Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (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
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,038 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Fayette Valley 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
n/a
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 $17,245 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 $16,753 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,245
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,753
$16,042
Best North Fayette Valley Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Union Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 North Pine
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851
Gr: PK-3 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
North Fayette Valley Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Gr: 5-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Gr: PK-4 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
North Fayette Valley High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Pine St
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Fayette Valley Comm School District?
North Fayette Valley Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,038 students.
What is the rank of North Fayette Valley Comm School District?
North Fayette Valley Comm School District is ranked #160 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Fayette Valley Comm School District?
91% of North Fayette Valley Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Fayette Valley Comm School District?
North Fayette Valley Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is North Fayette Valley Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,753 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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