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Iron District

Utah · Public School District
18
Schools
12,739
Students
$8,861
Per-Pupil Spend
-38% nat'l
34.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
70.0%
Graduation Rate
-16.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Iron District is a public school district in Utah serving 12,739 students across 18 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 70.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $8,861 is below the national average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (18)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cedar East SchoolKG–05551
Cedar North SchoolKG–05636
Cedar South SchoolKG–05565
Enoch SchoolKG–05593
Escalante Valley SchoolPK–06122
Fiddlers Canyon SchoolKG–05544
Iron Springs SchoolKG–05619
Parowan SchoolKG–06420
Three Peaks SchoolKG–05643
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Canyon View Middle06–08989
Cedar Middle06–081,115
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Canyon View High09–121,123
Cedar City High09–121,366
Launch High09–12195
Parowan High07–12363
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Iron County PreschoolPK–PK189
Southwest Educational AcademyKG–122,585
Three Peaks Pre SchoolPK–PK121
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,861-38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
28%
State
58.4%
Local (property tax)
28.1%
Federal
13.5%

State funding accounts for 58% 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
18
Schools
12,739
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate70.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 70.0%, graduation is 16.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $8,861, spending is 38% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Iron District?
Iron District has 18 public schools, serving a total of 12,739 students.
What is the graduation rate for Iron District?
The graduation rate is 70.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Iron District spend per student?
Iron District spends $8,861 per pupil — 38% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Iron District?
35% of students in Iron District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Iron District?
No, Iron District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Iron District serve?
Iron District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Iron District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Iron District is 42/100. 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.