How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Pella Comm School District | Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pella, Iowa | Waverly, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 2,491 | 2,394 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 19.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Pella Comm School District | Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,217 | $12,423 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| State Revenue | 43.6% | 51.5% |
| Local Revenue | 48.5% | 39.8% |
Pella Comm School District
Federal State Local
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Pella Comm School District | Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.5% | 85.9% |
| African American | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.0% | 17.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Pella Comm School District | Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 437.2:1 | 299:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.3% | 15.6% |
School Types
Pella Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Waverly-Shell Rock 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.