Albia Comm School District operates 5 public schools serving 1,120 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,123 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Monroe County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,663 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 28.5% local, 60.0% state, and 11.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $72,242 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #224 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 306.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.0% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.
Albia High School accounts for 31.0% of all Albia Comm School District student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Albia Comm School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Albia Comm School District school enrollment varies 5.5× across entities
Albia Comm School District school enrollment ranges from 63 students (lowest) to 348 students (highest), a spread of 285 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Albia Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 307:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Albia Comm School District is typically wider than the Albia Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.
Albia Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 28.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Albia Comm School District is typically wider than the Albia Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in Albia Comm School District?
Albia Comm School District has 5 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,120 students.
How much does Albia Comm School District spend per student?
Albia Comm School District spends $13,663 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #224 in Iowa.
What is the average teacher salary in Albia Comm School District?
The average teacher salary in Albia Comm School District is $72,242 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Albia Comm School District?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Monroe County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Albia Comm School District?
Albia Comm School District students are 93.0% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Albia Comm School District?
Albia Comm School District has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #224 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.