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Bettendorf Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
7
Schools
4,432
Students
$13,697
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
34.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bettendorf Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 4,432 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,697 is near the national average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (7)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bettendorf Middle School06–08987
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bettendorf High School09–121,482
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,697Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
42%
State
49.0%
Local (property tax)
41.6%
Federal
9.4%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (42%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,432
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bettendorf Comm School District?
Bettendorf Comm School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,432 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bettendorf Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bettendorf Comm School District spend per student?
Bettendorf Comm School District spends $13,697 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bettendorf Comm School District?
34% of students in Bettendorf Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bettendorf Comm School District?
No, Bettendorf Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bettendorf Comm School District serve?
Bettendorf Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bettendorf Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bettendorf Comm School District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.