How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Council Bluffs Comm School District | West Des Moines Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Council Bluffs, Iowa | West Des Moines, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 8,784 | 9,225 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | 14 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 14.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Council Bluffs Comm School District | West Des Moines Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,071 | $13,914 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.3% | 9.2% |
| State Revenue | 53.5% | 39.7% |
| Local Revenue | 30.2% | 51.0% |
Council Bluffs Comm School District
Federal State Local
West Des Moines Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Council Bluffs Comm School District | West Des Moines Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.3% | 51.8% |
| African American | 4.5% | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% | 22.2% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.4% | 45.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Council Bluffs Comm School District | West Des Moines Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 355.9:1 | 468.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.2% | 18.8% |
School Types
Council Bluffs Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
West Des Moines 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.