Colfax-Mingo Comm School District

Colfax, Iowa — 2 schools

724
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$25,766
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Colfax-Mingo Comm School District operates 2 public schools serving 724 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 686 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jasper County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,766 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 43.1% local, 46.0% state, and 10.9% 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 $88,455 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 83/100, ranked #8 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 171.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 18.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.2% White, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.

Colfax-Mingo Elementary School accounts for 58.2% of all Colfax-Mingo Comm School District student enrollment

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

Colfax-Mingo Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 172:1 — 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

Colfax-Mingo Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 18.0% — 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 Colfax-Mingo Comm School District is typically wider than the Colfax-Mingo 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?

10.9%
Federal
46.0%
State
43.1%
Local

Funding Equity

83
Equity Score
8 / 303
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$784
Studio/mo
$789
1 BR/mo
$1,008
2 BR/mo
$1,348
3 BR/mo
$1,372
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$88,455
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 2 schools in Colfax-Mingo Comm School District.

White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 4.2%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

171.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Colfax-Mingo Comm School District

School Enrollment
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School
399
Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School
287

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Colfax-Mingo Comm School District?

Colfax-Mingo Comm School District has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 724 students.

How much does Colfax-Mingo Comm School District spend per student?

Colfax-Mingo Comm School District spends $25,766 per student. The district has an equity score of 83/100, ranking #8 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in Colfax-Mingo Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in Colfax-Mingo Comm School District is $88,455 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Colfax-Mingo Comm School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Colfax-Mingo Comm School District?

Colfax-Mingo Comm School District students are 87.2% White, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Colfax-Mingo Comm School District?

Colfax-Mingo Comm School District has an equity score of 83/100, ranking #8 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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