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Norwalk 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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,519 students in Norwalk Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Norwalk Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
5 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
3,519 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norwalk Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)96%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.7%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,822 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,984 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$53 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,822
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,984
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Norwalk Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9210 Happy Hollow Dr
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1850
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1850
Gr: 4-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Norwalk Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Cherry Street
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Orchard Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1130 W North Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1855
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1855
Gr: 2-3 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Norwalk Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 North Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-4201
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
713 School Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Gr: PK-1 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norwalk Comm School District?
Norwalk Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,519 students.
What is the rank of Norwalk Comm School District?
Norwalk Comm School District is ranked #80 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwalk Comm School District?
86% of Norwalk Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwalk Comm School District?
Norwalk Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Norwalk Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,984 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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