How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Iowa City Comm School District | West Des Moines Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Iowa City, Iowa | West Des Moines, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 14,805 | 9,225 |
| Number of Schools | 29 | 14 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 14.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Iowa City Comm School District | West Des Moines Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,397 | $17,877 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.8% | 9.2% |
| State Revenue | 41.5% | 39.7% |
| Local Revenue | 45.7% | 51.0% |
Iowa City Comm School District
Federal State Local
West Des Moines Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Iowa City Comm School District | West Des Moines Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.4% | 51.8% |
| African American | 26.3% | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% | 22.2% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.9% | 34.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Iowa City Comm School District | West Des Moines Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 67 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 359.9:1 | 479.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.7% | 22.6% |
School Types
Iowa City Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
West Des Moines Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.