For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 566 students in Pekin 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 Pekin Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
566 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pekin 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.9%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,769 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,168 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,769
$16,596
Spending / Student
$18,168
$16,167
Best Pekin Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pekin Comm School District?
Pekin Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 566 students.
What is the rank of Pekin Comm School District?
Pekin Comm School District is ranked #157 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Pekin Comm School District?
93% of Pekin Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pekin Comm School District?
Pekin Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Pekin Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,168 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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