How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Algona Comm School District | Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Algona, Iowa | Grinnell, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 1,592 | 1,573 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Algona Comm School District | Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,934 | $17,121 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| State Revenue | 40.9% | 49.2% |
| Local Revenue | 48.9% | 41.2% |
Algona Comm School District
Federal State Local
Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Algona Comm School District | Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.0% | 84.8% |
| African American | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% | 6.9% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.6% | 28.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Algona Comm School District | Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 267.3:1 | 215.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.5% | 18.7% |
School Types
Algona Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.