How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Clear Lake Comm School District | Independence Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Clear Lake, Iowa | Independence, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 1,495 | 1,496 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Clear Lake Comm School District | Independence Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,859 | $12,274 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| State Revenue | 34.7% | 50.7% |
| Local Revenue | 56.4% | 37.9% |
Clear Lake Comm School District
Federal State Local
Independence Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Clear Lake Comm School District | Independence Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 92.0% |
| African American | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.6% | 28.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Clear Lake Comm School District | Independence Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 281.5:1 | 345.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.9% | 14.6% |
School Types
Clear Lake Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Independence Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.