How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Oelwein Comm School District | Saydel Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Oelwein, Iowa | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 1,345 | 1,337 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Oelwein Comm School District | Saydel Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,574 | $15,826 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.2% | 10.6% |
| State Revenue | 50.0% | 24.9% |
| Local Revenue | 29.9% | 64.5% |
Oelwein Comm School District
Federal State Local
Saydel Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Oelwein Comm School District | Saydel Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.7% | 68.3% |
| African American | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% | 20.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.4% | 8.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.5% | 35.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Oelwein Comm School District | Saydel Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 306.7:1 | 339.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.5% | 26.1% |
School Types
Oelwein Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Saydel 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.