How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Columbus Comm School District | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbus Junction, Iowa | Hartley, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 664 | 663 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 12:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Columbus Comm School District | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,780 | $12,707 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.8% | 11.7% |
| State Revenue | 54.5% | 33.6% |
| Local Revenue | 31.7% | 54.7% |
Columbus Comm School District
Federal State Local
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Columbus Comm School District | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.0% | 80.2% |
| African American | 5.0% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53.1% | 15.3% |
| Asian | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.4% | 36.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Columbus Comm School District | Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 226:1 | 295:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.3% | 20.6% |
School Types
Columbus Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 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.