How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fort Dodge Comm School District | Western Dubuque Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Dodge, Iowa | Farley, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 3,676 | 3,742 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fort Dodge Comm School District | Western Dubuque Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,486 | $11,836 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.4% | 10.4% |
| State Revenue | 48.2% | 46.7% |
| Local Revenue | 31.4% | 42.9% |
Fort Dodge Comm School District
Federal State Local
Western Dubuque Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fort Dodge Comm School District | Western Dubuque Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.0% | 90.1% |
| African American | 6.3% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.0% | 2.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.5% | 17.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fort Dodge Comm School District | Western Dubuque Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 329.4:1 | 311.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.9% | 10.7% |
School Types
Fort Dodge Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Western Dubuque 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.