How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bondurant, Iowa | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 2,731 | 30,739 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 59 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,298 | $16,255 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.1% | 14.4% |
| State Revenue | 53.2% | 56.2% |
| Local Revenue | 37.8% | 29.4% |
Bondurant-Farrar 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 | Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.5% | 32.2% |
| African American | 3.7% | 21.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% | 31.0% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 7.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.3% | 70.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District | Des Moines Independent Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 54 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 409.9:1 | 319.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.4% | 43.6% |
School Types
Bondurant-Farrar 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.