How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Shenandoah Comm School District | Van Meter Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Shenandoah, Iowa | Van Meter, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 1,078 | 1,090 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 21.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Shenandoah Comm School District | Van Meter Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,867 | $9,683 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.3% | 7.4% |
| State Revenue | 47.3% | 45.5% |
| Local Revenue | 34.5% | 47.1% |
Shenandoah Comm School District
Federal State Local
Van Meter Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Shenandoah Comm School District | Van Meter Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.6% | 92.6% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.3% | 5.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Shenandoah Comm School District | Van Meter Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 320:1 | 458:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.4% | 17.2% |
School Types
Shenandoah Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Van Meter 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.