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Storm Lake Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
5
Schools
2,549
Students
$16,359
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
67.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
50.3%
Graduation Rate
-36.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Storm Lake Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 2,549 students across 5 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 50.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,359 is above average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 58/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Storm Lake Elementary01–04814
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Storm Lake Middle School05–08787
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HSCharter12–1254
Storm Lake High School09–12793
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
East Early Childhood CtrPK–PK101
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,359+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
28%
State
57.9%
Local (property tax)
28.1%
Federal
14.1%

State funding accounts for 58% 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
5
Schools
2,549
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate50.3%
Opportunity Score58/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 50.3%, graduation is 36.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
68% 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 Storm Lake Comm School District?
Storm Lake Comm School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,549 students.
What is the graduation rate for Storm Lake Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 50.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Storm Lake Comm School District spend per student?
Storm Lake Comm School District spends $16,359 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Storm Lake Comm School District?
68% of students in Storm Lake Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Storm Lake Comm School District?
Yes — 1 of the 5 schools in Storm Lake Comm School District is a charter school.
What grade levels does Storm Lake Comm School District serve?
Storm Lake Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Storm Lake Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Storm Lake Comm School District is 58/100. 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.