How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District | West Branch Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Parkersburg, Iowa | West Branch, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 876 | 871 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District | West Branch Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,131 | $12,125 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| State Revenue | 51.6% | 41.0% |
| Local Revenue | 38.8% | 52.0% |
Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District
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West Branch Comm School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District | West Branch Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.0% | 86.5% |
| African American | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.0% | 17.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District | West Branch Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 220.3:1 | 290.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.5% | 11.5% |
School Types
Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
West Branch Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.