How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dubuque Comm School District | Waterloo Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dubuque, Iowa | Waterloo, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 10,518 | 10,645 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 18 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 13.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dubuque Comm School District | Waterloo Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,808 | $14,490 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.4% | 20.1% |
| State Revenue | 50.4% | 56.9% |
| Local Revenue | 35.2% | 23.0% |
Dubuque Comm School District
Federal State Local
Waterloo Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dubuque Comm School District | Waterloo Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.0% | 36.8% |
| African American | 11.4% | 29.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% | 14.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 11.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.5% | 56.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dubuque Comm School District | Waterloo Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 28 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 328.9:1 | 354.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.2% | 37.9% |
School Types
Dubuque Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Waterloo Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 14
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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.