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Ballard Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
4
Schools
1,871
Students
$14,450
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
16.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-36pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Ballard Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 1,871 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,450 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ballard East Elementary03–05422
Ballard West ElementaryPK–02472
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ballard Middle School06–08432
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ballard High School09–12545
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,450Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
43%
State
49.5%
Local (property tax)
43.0%
Federal
7.5%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,871
Students
17%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 17% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
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 Ballard Comm School District?
Ballard Comm School District has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,871 students.
What is the graduation rate for Ballard Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Ballard Comm School District spend per student?
Ballard Comm School District spends $14,450 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Ballard Comm School District?
17% of students in Ballard Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Ballard Comm School District?
No, Ballard Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Ballard Comm School District serve?
Ballard Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Ballard Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Ballard Comm School District is 54/100. 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.