How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Essex Comm School District | Tri-County Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Essex, Iowa | Thornburg, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 206 | 211 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Essex Comm School District | Tri-County Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,141 | $17,351 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.0% | 10.4% |
| State Revenue | 36.0% | 51.7% |
| Local Revenue | 53.0% | 38.0% |
Essex Comm School District
Federal State Local
Tri-County Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Essex Comm School District | Tri-County Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 93.5% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.9% | 43.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Essex Comm School District | Tri-County 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 | 109:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.5% | 23.2% |
School Types
Essex Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Tri-County 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.