How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Benton Comm School District | Gilbert Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Van Horne, Iowa | Gilbert, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 1,702 | 1,697 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 16:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Benton Comm School District | Gilbert Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,914 | $11,902 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.7% | 5.5% |
| State Revenue | 48.5% | 44.5% |
| Local Revenue | 40.9% | 50.0% |
Benton Comm School District
Federal State Local
Gilbert Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Benton Comm School District | Gilbert Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.0% | 84.1% |
| African American | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.6% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Benton Comm School District | Gilbert Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 339.4:1 | 351.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.4% | 12.2% |
School Types
Benton Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Gilbert 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.