How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Colo-NESCO Comm School District | Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Colo, Iowa | Marcus, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 387 | 386 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Colo-NESCO Comm School District | Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,910 | $15,044 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| State Revenue | 38.5% | 28.8% |
| Local Revenue | 52.6% | 62.8% |
Colo-NESCO Comm School District
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Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Colo-NESCO Comm School District | Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 92.3% |
| African American | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 2.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.7% | 21.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Colo-NESCO Comm School District | Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 397:1 | 174:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.7% | 12.9% |
School Types
Colo-NESCO Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn 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.