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Council Bluffs Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
15
Schools
8,733
Students
$16,862
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
59.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
86.6%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Council Bluffs Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 8,733 students across 15 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,862 is above average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (15)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gerald W Kirn Middle School06–08956
Woodrow Wilson Middle School06–08900
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abraham Lincoln High School09–121,399
Thomas Jefferson High School09–121,243
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,862+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
30%
State
53.5%
Local (property tax)
30.2%
Federal
16.3%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
8,733
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.6%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,862 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
Council Bluffs Comm School District has 15 public schools, serving a total of 8,733 students.
What is the graduation rate for Council Bluffs Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 86.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Council Bluffs Comm School District spend per student?
Council Bluffs Comm School District spends $16,862 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
60% of students in Council Bluffs Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
No, Council Bluffs Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Council Bluffs Comm School District serve?
Council Bluffs Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Council Bluffs Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Council Bluffs Comm School District is 39/100. 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.