How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ames Comm School District | Iowa City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ames, Iowa | Iowa City, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 4,678 | 14,805 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 29 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ames Comm School District | Iowa City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,143 | $16,397 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.8% | 12.8% |
| State Revenue | 34.6% | 41.5% |
| Local Revenue | 57.7% | 45.7% |
Ames Comm School District
Federal State Local
Iowa City Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ames Comm School District | Iowa City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.0% | 48.4% |
| African American | 10.9% | 26.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| Asian | 7.8% | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.8% | 38.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ames Comm School District | Iowa City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 67 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 316.8:1 | 359.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.6% | 29.7% |
School Types
Ames Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Iowa City 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.