St Ansgar Comm School District

206 E 8th
St. Ansgar, IA 50472
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

St Ansgar Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 643 students in St Ansgar Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in St Ansgar Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (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
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
643 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St Ansgar Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#31 out of 327 school districts
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

89%
68%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

80%
70%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

70-74%
63%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
6.8%
24.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.48

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%

Showing 2004–2020. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
5%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
7%
% White
93%
70%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,334 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,418 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,049 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$9 MM
$9,021 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,334
$18,179

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,418
$18,122

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best St Ansgar Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
St. Ansgar Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
206 E. 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-2331
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
St. Ansgar High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
St. Ansgar Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St Ansgar Comm School District?
St Ansgar Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 643 students.
What is the rank of St Ansgar Comm School District?
St Ansgar Comm School District is ranked #26 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in St Ansgar Comm School District?
93% of St Ansgar Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Ansgar Comm School District?
St Ansgar Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is St Ansgar Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,418 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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