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Oskaloosa Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
5
Schools
2,081
Students
$17,911
Per-Pupil Spend
+25% nat'l
45.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Oskaloosa Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 2,081 students across 5 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,911 is above average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Oskaloosa Elementary SchoolKG–05886
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Oskaloosa Middle School06–08454
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Oskaloosa High School09–12600
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - PKPK–PK99
Oskaloosa Virtual AcademyKG–1242
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,911+25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
33%
State
55.9%
Local (property tax)
32.9%
Federal
11.2%

State funding accounts for 56% 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
2,081
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,911 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oskaloosa Comm School District?
Oskaloosa Comm School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,081 students.
What is the graduation rate for Oskaloosa Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Oskaloosa Comm School District spend per student?
Oskaloosa Comm School District spends $17,911 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Oskaloosa Comm School District?
45% of students in Oskaloosa Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Oskaloosa Comm School District?
No, Oskaloosa Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Oskaloosa Comm School District serve?
Oskaloosa Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Oskaloosa Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Oskaloosa Comm School District is 49/100. 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.