How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Maquoketa Comm School District | Spirit Lake Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Maquoketa, Iowa | Spirit Lake, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 1,314 | 1,304 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 15.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Maquoketa Comm School District | Spirit Lake Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,996 | $11,816 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.0% | 7.1% |
| State Revenue | 52.5% | 25.4% |
| Local Revenue | 36.4% | 67.6% |
Maquoketa Comm School District
Federal State Local
Spirit Lake Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Maquoketa Comm School District | Spirit Lake Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.2% | 87.4% |
| African American | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.0% | 5.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 6.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.9% | 22.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Maquoketa Comm School District | Spirit Lake Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 255.3:1 | 407:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.5% | 20.5% |
School Types
Maquoketa Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Spirit Lake 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.