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Marshalltown Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
10
Schools
5,078
Students
$14,967
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
68.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
86.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Marshalltown Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 5,078 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,967 is near the national average for a US public school district. 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anson Elementary SchoolPK–04275
Fisher Elementary SchoolPK–04376
Franklin Elementary SchPK–04361
J C Hoglan Elementary SchoolPK–04304
Rogers Elementary SchoolPK–04251
Woodbury Elementary SchoolPK–04366
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
B R Miller Middle School07–08782
Lenihan Intermediate School05–06700
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Marshalltown High School09–121,582
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Marshalltown Virtual AcademyPK–1281
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,967Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
26%
State
59.6%
Local (property tax)
25.5%
Federal
14.8%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,078
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marshalltown Comm School District?
Marshalltown Comm School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,078 students.
What is the graduation rate for Marshalltown Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Marshalltown Comm School District spend per student?
Marshalltown Comm School District spends $14,967 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Marshalltown Comm School District?
69% of students in Marshalltown Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Marshalltown Comm School District?
No, Marshalltown Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Marshalltown Comm School District serve?
Marshalltown Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Marshalltown Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Marshalltown Comm School District is 41/100. 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.