How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, Iowa | Rockford, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 30,739 | 422 |
| Number of Schools | 59 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,255 | $14,456 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.4% | 12.3% |
| State Revenue | 56.2% | 42.1% |
| Local Revenue | 29.4% | 45.6% |
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Federal State Local
Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.2% | 89.8% |
| African American | 21.7% | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.0% | 3.4% |
| Asian | 7.2% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 2.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.4% | 44.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 54 | — |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 319.3:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.6% | 17.3% |
School Types
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.