For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 202 students in Paton-Churdan 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 Paton-Churdan 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 70% 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
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
202 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Paton-Churdan 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
5 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
182 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
90%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
8
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
14
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
11
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
12
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,302 is higher than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,985 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,302
$16,406
Spending / Student
$15,985
$15,982
Best Paton-Churdan Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 Adrian St
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Paton-churdan Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
606 Adrian St.
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paton-Churdan Comm School District?
Paton-Churdan Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 202 students.
What is the rank of Paton-Churdan Comm School District?
Paton-Churdan Comm School District is ranked #113 out of 327 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 Paton-Churdan Comm School District?
90% of Paton-Churdan Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paton-Churdan Comm School District?
Paton-Churdan Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Paton-Churdan Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,985 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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