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College Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
10
Schools
5,709
Students
$22,195
Per-Pupil Spend
+55% nat'l
34.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

College Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 5,709 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,195 is above 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 (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Prairie Crest ElementaryPK–04416
Prairie Heights Elementary SchoolPK–04402
Prairie Hill Elementary SchoolPK–04467
Prairie Ridge ElementaryPK–04440
Prairie View Elementary SchoolPK–04418
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Prairie Creek05–06834
Prairie Point07–091,324
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Prairie High School10–121,298
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Prairie Early Childhood CenterPK–PK72
Prairie EdgeKG–1238
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,195+55% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
50%
State
41.8%
Local (property tax)
50.5%
Federal
7.8%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (50%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,709
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,195 per pupil — 55% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in College Comm School District?
College Comm School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,709 students.
What is the graduation rate for College Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does College Comm School District spend per student?
College Comm School District spends $22,195 per pupil — 55% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in College Comm School District?
34% of students in College Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in College Comm School District?
No, College Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does College Comm School District serve?
College Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for College Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in College 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.