Iowa Schools
There are 1,324 public schools in Iowa distributed in 337 school districts. A total of 500,515 students attend Iowa schools and 35,334 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 682 elementary, 250 middle, 337 high schools, and 55 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 188 private schools are serving students in Iowa.
| Number of District | 337 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 1,324 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 682 schools / 237,810 students |
| Middle | 250 schools / 99,036 students |
| High | 337 schools / 125,345 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 55 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 1,306 schools |
| Charter | 3 schools |
| Magnet | 2 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 13 schools |
Iowa Department of Education
Iowa School Districts
In Iowa, 337 school districts are serving their students in 1,324 schools. Des Moines Independent Community School District is the largest district with 60 schools and 33,528 students.
2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
2500 Edgewood Rd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA
1702 Main Street, Davenport, IA
1725 N. Dodge Street, Iowa City, IA
627 4th St, Sioux City, IA
Student Population
A total of 506,655 students are attending Iowa schools. By gender, there are 260,999 (51.5%) male and 245,656 (51.5%) female students in IA schools.
By race/ethnicity, 379,158 White (74.8%), 30,936 Black (6.1%), and 12,785 Asian (2.5%) students are attending Iowa schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 81 percent of students in fourth grade and 72 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 68 percent of students in fourth grade and 73 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 81% | 42% | 72% | 33% |
| Reading | 68% | 35% | 73% | 33% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Iowa schools, total 16,616 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 69 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 30,451 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 16,616 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 3,343 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 3,432 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 13,588 | |
| International BS program | 69 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 30,451 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 35,312 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Iowa and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 99.8% of teachers are certified. 90.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 35,312 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 35,253 | 99.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 60 | 0.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1,705 | 4.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1,709 | 4.8% |
| School counselors | 1,475 | Students per counselor: 339 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 98 | - |
| Security guards | 68 | - |
| Nurses | 841 | - |
| Psychologists | 12 | - |
| Social workers | 65 | - |
Public Schools in Iowa
In Iowa, 1,324 public schools are serving 500,515 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Iowa
188 private schools are serving students in Iowa. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.