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Pella Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
5
Schools
2,491
Students
$14,628
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
17.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-35pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pella Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 2,491 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,628 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lincoln Elementary SchoolPK–03329
Madison Elementary SchoolPK–03490
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jefferson Intermediate04–06526
Pella Middle School07–08382
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pella High School09–12764
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,628Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
49%
State
43.6%
Local (property tax)
48.5%
Federal
7.9%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (49%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,491
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pella Comm School District?
Pella Comm School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,491 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pella Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pella Comm School District spend per student?
Pella Comm School District spends $14,628 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pella Comm School District?
18% of students in Pella Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pella Comm School District?
No, Pella Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pella Comm School District serve?
Pella Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.