How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Charles City Comm School District | Fairfield Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charles City, Iowa | Fairfield, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 1,541 | 1,525 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 13.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Charles City Comm School District | Fairfield Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,332 | $14,534 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.7% | 14.9% |
| State Revenue | 48.6% | 43.0% |
| Local Revenue | 32.7% | 42.1% |
Charles City Comm School District
Federal State Local
Fairfield Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Charles City Comm School District | Fairfield Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.9% | 78.4% |
| African American | 8.4% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% | 8.1% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.2% | 38.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Charles City Comm School District | Fairfield Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 328.5:1 | 258.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.2% | 21.7% |
School Types
Charles City Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Fairfield Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.