Center Point-Urbana Comm School District

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Urbana, Iowa - 4 schools

An equity score of 40/100 ranks Center Point-Urbana Comm School District #199 of 303 districts in Iowa (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,248 per pupil, Center Point-Urbana Comm School District ranks #290 of 327 Iowa districts by per-pupil spending (Iowa districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,466
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$11,248
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Center Point-Urbana Comm School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,466 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Benton County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,248 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 327 Iowa districts by per-pupil spending. See how Iowa compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 39.4% local, 52.7% state, and 7.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 40/100, ranked #199 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 284.9:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.8% White, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School, with a diversity index of 23.1/100.

Its largest campus is Center Point-Urbana High School, enrolling 440 students (32% of the district's total enrollment).

Center Point-Urbana High School accounts for 30.0% of all Center Point-Urbana Comm School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Center Point-Urbana 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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Center Point-Urbana Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 285:1 — 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 Center Point-Urbana Comm School District is typically wider than the Center Point-Urbana Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Center Point-Urbana Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 22.6% — 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 Center Point-Urbana Comm School District is typically wider than the Center Point-Urbana Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.9%
Federal
52.7%
State
39.4%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
199 / 303
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Center Point-Urbana Comm School District.

White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Multiracial 4.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 15.2/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Center Point-Urbana Comm School District's schools, below the Iowa average of 33.8.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School 23.1
  2. 2 Center Point-Urbana Primary School 14.9
  3. 3 Center Point-Urbana High School 12.9
  4. 4 Center Point-Urbana Middle School 10.0

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
284.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Center Point-Urbana Comm School District

School Enrollment
Center Point-Urbana High School
440
Center Point-Urbana Primary School
365
Center Point-Urbana Middle School
290
Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School
275

How Center Point-Urbana Comm School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Iowa districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Clayton Ridge Comm School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Mid-Prairie Comm School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
South Tama County Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Creston Comm School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Cam Comm School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Center Point-Urbana Comm School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Center Point-Urbana Comm School District?

Center Point-Urbana Comm School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,466 students.

How much does Center Point-Urbana Comm School District spend per student?

Center Point-Urbana Comm School District spends $11,248 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #199 in Iowa.

What is the demographic composition of Center Point-Urbana Comm School District?

Center Point-Urbana Comm School District students are 91.8% White, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Center Point-Urbana Comm School District?

Center Point-Urbana Comm School District has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #199 out of 303 districts in Iowa.