How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Harris-Lake Park Comm School District | Melcher-Dallas Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Park, Iowa | Melcher-Dallas, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 332 | 330 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 11.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Harris-Lake Park Comm School District | Melcher-Dallas Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,154 | $13,042 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.8% | 9.4% |
| State Revenue | 29.2% | 44.7% |
| Local Revenue | 60.0% | 45.9% |
Harris-Lake Park Comm School District
Federal State Local
Melcher-Dallas Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Harris-Lake Park Comm School District | Melcher-Dallas Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 97.1% |
| African American | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.3% | 24.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Harris-Lake Park Comm School District | Melcher-Dallas 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 | 269:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.3% | 20.7% |
School Types
Harris-Lake Park Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Melcher-Dallas 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.