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Glenwood Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
4
Schools
2,071
Students
$13,939
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
37.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Glenwood Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 2,071 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 $13,939 is near the national average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northeast Elementary SchoolPK–02599
West Elementary School03–05421
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Glenwood Middle School06–08451
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Glenwood Senior High School09–12600
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,939Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
40%
State
48.2%
Local (property tax)
39.6%
Federal
12.2%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
2,071
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
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 Glenwood Comm School District?
Glenwood Comm School District has 4 public schools, serving a total of 2,071 students.
What is the graduation rate for Glenwood Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Glenwood Comm School District spend per student?
Glenwood Comm School District spends $13,939 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Glenwood Comm School District?
38% of students in Glenwood Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Glenwood Comm School District?
No, Glenwood Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Glenwood Comm School District serve?
Glenwood Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Glenwood Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Glenwood Comm School District is 51/100. 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.