Dike-New Hartford Comm School District

Dike, Iowa — 4 schools

945
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$26,620
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Dike-New Hartford Comm School District operates 4 public schools serving 945 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 957 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Grundy County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,620 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 40.6% local, 51.0% state, and 8.5% 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 $83,565 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 76/100, ranked #28 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 220.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 11.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.5% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Dike Elementary School accounts for 32.0% of all Dike-New Hartford Comm School District student enrollment

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

Dike-New Hartford Comm School District school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Dike-New Hartford Comm School District school enrollment ranges from 147 students (lowest) to 306 students (highest), a spread of 159 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.

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

Dike-New Hartford Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 221:1 — 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

Dike-New Hartford Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 11.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.5%
Federal
51.0%
State
40.6%
Local

Funding Equity

76
Equity Score
28 / 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 Grundy County county, where this district is located.

$725
Studio/mo
$801
1 BR/mo
$1,051
2 BR/mo
$1,357
3 BR/mo
$1,763
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,565
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 Dike-New Hartford Comm School District.

White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

220.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Dike-New Hartford Comm School District

School Enrollment
Dike Elementary School
306
Dike-New Hartford High School
294
Dike-New Hartford Junior High School
210
New Hartford Elementary School
147

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dike-New Hartford Comm School District?

Dike-New Hartford Comm School District has 4 schools, including 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 945 students.

How much does Dike-New Hartford Comm School District spend per student?

Dike-New Hartford Comm School District spends $26,620 per student. The district has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #28 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in Dike-New Hartford Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in Dike-New Hartford Comm School District is $83,565 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Dike-New Hartford Comm School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Dike-New Hartford Comm School District?

Dike-New Hartford Comm School District students are 94.5% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Dike-New Hartford Comm School District?

Dike-New Hartford Comm School District has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #28 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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