How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Indianola Comm School District | Mason City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Indianola, Iowa | Mason City, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 3,665 | 3,598 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 18.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Indianola Comm School District | Mason City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,822 | $14,852 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| State Revenue | 52.4% | 44.8% |
| Local Revenue | 39.7% | 44.1% |
Indianola Comm School District
Federal State Local
Mason City Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Indianola Comm School District | Mason City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.6% | 68.8% |
| African American | 0.8% | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% | 12.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.8% | 41.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Indianola Comm School District | Mason City Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 352.2:1 | 268.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.2% | 33.0% |
School Types
Indianola Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Mason City 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.