Central Springs Comm School District

Manly, Iowa — 4 schools

813
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$14,704
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central Springs Comm School District operates 4 public schools serving 813 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 779 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Worth County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,704 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 44.1% local, 45.1% state, and 10.8% 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 $72,990 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #221 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 213.8:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 16.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.1% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools.

Central Springs Middle School accounts for 32.7% of all Central Springs Comm School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Central Springs Comm School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Central Springs Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 214:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Central Springs Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.3% — 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 Central Springs Comm School District is typically wider than the Central Springs 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?

10.8%
Federal
45.1%
State
44.1%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
221 / 303
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Worth County county, where this district is located.

$682
Studio/mo
$700
1 BR/mo
$919
2 BR/mo
$1,278
3 BR/mo
$1,364
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,990
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Central Springs Comm School District.

White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 2.1%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

213.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Central Springs Comm School District

School Enrollment
Central Springs Middle School
255
Central Springs High School
236
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
145
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
143

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Springs Comm School District?

Central Springs Comm School District has 4 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 2 other. Total enrollment is 813 students.

How much does Central Springs Comm School District spend per student?

Central Springs Comm School District spends $14,704 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #221 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in Central Springs Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in Central Springs Comm School District is $72,990 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Central Springs Comm School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Worth County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Central Springs Comm School District?

Central Springs Comm School District students are 92.1% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Central Springs Comm School District?

Central Springs Comm School District has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #221 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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