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Spencer Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
5
Schools
2,230
Students
$14,365
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
45.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Spencer Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 2,230 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,365 is near the national 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 57/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fairview Park Elementary01–02308
Johnson ElementaryPK–KG229
Lincoln Elementary School03–05467
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Spencer Middle School06–08514
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Spencer High School09–12712
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,365Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
40%
State
49.9%
Local (property tax)
40.2%
Federal
10.0%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,230
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score57/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spencer Comm School District?
Spencer Comm School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,230 students.
What is the graduation rate for Spencer Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Spencer Comm School District spend per student?
Spencer Comm School District spends $14,365 per pupil — 0% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Spencer Comm School District?
45% of students in Spencer Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Spencer Comm School District?
No, Spencer Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Spencer Comm School District serve?
Spencer Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Spencer Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Spencer Comm School District is 57/100. 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.