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Norwalk Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
5
Schools
3,508
Students
$17,385
Per-Pupil Spend
+21% nat'l
20.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-32pp vs nat'l
99.5%
Graduation Rate
+13.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Norwalk Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 3,508 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 99.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,385 is above average for a US public school district. Only 20% 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 51/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lakewood Elementary School04–05544
Orchard Hills Elementary02–03526
Oviatt Elementary SchoolPK–01616
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Norwalk Middle School06–08787
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Norwalk Senior High School09–121,035
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,385+21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
35%
State
57.0%
Local (property tax)
35.1%
Federal
8.0%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
3,508
Students
20%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate99.5%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
99.5% graduation rate — 13.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,385 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 20% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Norwalk Comm School District?
Norwalk Comm School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 3,508 students.
What is the graduation rate for Norwalk Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 99.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Norwalk Comm School District spend per student?
Norwalk Comm School District spends $17,385 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Norwalk Comm School District?
20% of students in Norwalk Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Norwalk Comm School District?
No, Norwalk Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Norwalk Comm School District serve?
Norwalk Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Norwalk Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Norwalk 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.