How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Johnston Comm School District | Southeast Polk Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Johnston, Iowa | Altoona, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 7,487 | 7,397 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Johnston Comm School District | Southeast Polk Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,286 | $12,583 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.6% | 10.0% |
| State Revenue | 45.8% | 52.1% |
| Local Revenue | 46.6% | 37.9% |
Johnston Comm School District
Federal State Local
Southeast Polk Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Johnston Comm School District | Southeast Polk Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.7% | 70.4% |
| African American | 12.1% | 9.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.8% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.8% | 31.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Johnston Comm School District | Southeast Polk Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | 15 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 578.4:1 | 458.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.5% | 18.0% |
School Types
Johnston Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Southeast Polk Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.