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Waukee Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
16
Schools
12,459
Students
$18,190
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
18.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-34pp vs nat'l
99.5%
Graduation Rate
+13.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Waukee Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 12,459 students across 16 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 99.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,190 is above 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. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
South Middle School06–07909
Waukee Middle School06–071,069
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northwest High School10–121,427
Waukee High School10–121,268
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Prairieview School08–091,039
Timberline School08–09889
Vince Meyer Early Learning CenterPK–PK371
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,190+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
49%
State
44.6%
Local (property tax)
49.3%
Federal
6.1%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (49%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
12,459
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate99.5%
Opportunity Score50/100
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 $18,190 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waukee Comm School District?
Waukee Comm School District has 16 public schools, serving a total of 12,459 students.
What is the graduation rate for Waukee Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 99.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Waukee Comm School District spend per student?
Waukee Comm School District spends $18,190 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Waukee Comm School District?
18% of students in Waukee Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Waukee Comm School District?
No, Waukee Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Waukee Comm School District serve?
Waukee Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Waukee Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Waukee Comm School District is 50/100. 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.