How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mason City Comm School District | Norwalk Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mason City, Iowa | Norwalk, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 3,598 | 3,574 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.7:1 | 15.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mason City Comm School District | Norwalk Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,852 | $11,287 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.2% | 8.0% |
| State Revenue | 44.8% | 57.0% |
| Local Revenue | 44.1% | 35.1% |
Mason City Comm School District
Federal State Local
Norwalk Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mason City Comm School District | Norwalk Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.8% | 85.2% |
| African American | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.2% | 13.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mason City Comm School District | Norwalk Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 268.4:1 | 447.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.0% | 18.0% |
School Types
Mason City Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Norwalk 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.