How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Adair-Casey Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Adair, Iowa | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 271 | 30,739 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 59 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.3:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Adair-Casey Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,830 | $16,255 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.4% | 14.4% |
| State Revenue | 39.7% | 56.2% |
| Local Revenue | 50.9% | 29.4% |
Adair-Casey Comm School District
Federal State Local
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Adair-Casey Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 32.2% |
| African American | 0.0% | 21.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% | 31.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 7.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.5% | 70.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Adair-Casey Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 54 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | — | 319.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.2% | 43.6% |
School Types
Adair-Casey Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.