Schleswig Community School District

714 Date Street
Schleswig, IA 51461-0250
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Schleswig Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 128 students in Schleswig Community 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 Schleswig Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
128 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Schleswig Community 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.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#93 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
75%
68%
75-79%
70%
60-69%
63%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
80%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,414 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,258 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,414
$16,468
Spending / Student
$29,258
$16,042

Best Schleswig Community School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schleswig Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
714 Date Street
Schleswig, IA 51461
(712) 676-3314
Gr: K-4 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Schleswig Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
714 Date Street
Schleswig, IA 51461
(712) 676-3313
Gr: 5-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Schleswig Community School District?
Schleswig Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 128 students.
What is the rank of Schleswig Community School District?
Schleswig Community School District is ranked #92 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Schleswig Community School District?
80% of Schleswig Community School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Schleswig Community School District?
Schleswig Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Schleswig Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,258 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in IA
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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