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Indianola Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
6
Schools
3,665
Students
$13,142
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
29.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Indianola Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 3,665 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,142 is near the national average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Emerson Elementary SchoolKG–05435
Irving Elementary SchoolKG–05402
Whittier Elementary SchoolPK–05417
Wilder Elementary SchoolKG–05442
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Indianola Middle School06–08849
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Indianola High School09–121,120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,142Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
40%
State
52.4%
Local (property tax)
39.8%
Federal
7.9%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
3,665
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Indianola Comm School District?
Indianola Comm School District has 6 public schools, serving a total of 3,665 students.
What is the graduation rate for Indianola Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Indianola Comm School District spend per student?
Indianola Comm School District spends $13,142 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Indianola Comm School District?
29% of students in Indianola Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Indianola Comm School District?
No, Indianola Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Indianola Comm School District serve?
Indianola Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Indianola Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Indianola Comm School District is 53/100. 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.