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Lewis Central Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
4
Schools
3,022
Students
$17,032
Per-Pupil Spend
+19% nat'l
37.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-14pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lewis Central Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 3,022 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,032 is above average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
E A Kreft Primary SchoolPK–01490
Titan Hill Intermediate School02–05863
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lewis Central Middle School06–08742
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lewis Central Senior High School09–12927
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,032+19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
49%
State
41.3%
Local (property tax)
48.7%
Federal
10.0%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (49%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
3,022
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,032 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lewis Central Comm School District?
Lewis Central Comm School District has 4 public schools, serving a total of 3,022 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lewis Central Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lewis Central Comm School District spend per student?
Lewis Central Comm School District spends $17,032 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lewis Central Comm School District?
38% of students in Lewis Central Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lewis Central Comm School District?
No, Lewis Central Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lewis Central Comm School District serve?
Lewis Central Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lewis Central Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lewis Central Comm School District is 42/100. 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.