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Iowa City Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
29
Schools
14,701
Students
$16,540
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
40.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-12pp vs nat'l
90.4%
Graduation Rate
+3.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Iowa City Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 14,701 students across 29 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,540 is above average for a US public school district. 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,540+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
46%
State
41.5%
Local (property tax)
45.7%
Federal
12.8%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (46%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
29
Schools
14,701
Students
40%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.4%
Opportunity Score48/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.4% graduation rate — 3.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,540 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 29 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Iowa City Comm School District has 29 public schools, serving a total of 14,701 students.
What is the graduation rate for Iowa City Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 90.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Iowa City Comm School District spend per student?
Iowa City Comm School District spends $16,540 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Iowa City Comm School District?
40% of students in Iowa City Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Iowa City Comm School District?
No, Iowa City Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Iowa City Comm School District serve?
Iowa City Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Iowa City Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Iowa City Comm School District is 48/100. 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.