College Comm School District

Cedar Rapids, Iowa — 10 schools

5,740
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$22,009
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

College Comm School District operates 10 public schools serving 5,740 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 other, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,792 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Linn County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,009 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 50.5% local, 41.8% state, and 7.7% 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 $83,811 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 66/100, ranked #70 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 441.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 30.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.6% White, 18.2% African American, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Prairie High School accounts for 30.5% of all College Comm School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means College 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

College Comm School District school enrollment varies 26× across entities

College Comm School District school enrollment ranges from 67 students (lowest) to 1,766 students (highest), a spread of 1,699 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

College Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 441:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

College Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 30.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.7%
Federal
41.8%
State
50.5%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
70 / 303
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$738
Studio/mo
$816
1 BR/mo
$1,071
2 BR/mo
$1,490
3 BR/mo
$1,797
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,811
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 10 schools in College Comm School District.

White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 18.2%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 7.9%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 10
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
441.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
30.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in College Comm School District

School Enrollment
Prairie High School
1,766
Prairie Point
868
Prairie Creek
846
Prairie Hill Elementary School
466
Prairie Ridge Elementary
438
Prairie Crest Elementary
434
Prairie View Elementary School
430
Prairie Heights Elementary School
403
Prairie Early Childhood Center
74
Prairie Edge
67

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in College Comm School District?

College Comm School District has 10 schools, including 1 high, 8 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,740 students.

How much does College Comm School District spend per student?

College Comm School District spends $22,009 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #70 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in College Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in College Comm School District is $83,811 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near College Comm School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of College Comm School District?

College Comm School District students are 64.6% White, 18.2% African American, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for College Comm School District?

College Comm School District has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #70 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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