English Valleys Comm School District

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North English, Iowa - 2 schools

An equity score of 66/100 ranks English Valleys Comm School District #82 of 303 districts in Iowa (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,007 per pupil, English Valleys Comm School District ranks #156 of 327 Iowa districts by per-pupil spending (Iowa districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

451
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,007
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

English Valleys Comm School District operates 2 public schools serving 451 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined 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 Iowa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,007 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 327 Iowa districts by per-pupil spending. See how Iowa compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 43.1% local, 46.3% state, and 10.6% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 66/100, ranked #82 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 267.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 30.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.5% White, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is English Valleys Jr-Sr High School, enrolling 214 students (54% of the district's total enrollment).

English Valleys Jr-Sr High School accounts for 47.5% of all English Valleys Comm School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of English Valleys Comm School District a distant remainder — means English Valleys Comm School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

English Valleys Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 268:1 — 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 English Valleys Comm School District is typically wider than the English Valleys Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

English Valleys Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 30.0% — 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 English Valleys Comm School District is typically wider than the English Valleys Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.6%
Federal
46.3%
State
43.1%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
82 / 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 2 schools in English Valleys Comm School District.

White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

267.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
30.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in English Valleys Comm School District

School Enrollment
English Valleys Jr-Sr High School
214
English Valleys Elementary School
183

How English Valleys Comm School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Iowa districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Comparisons are relative to English Valleys 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 English Valleys Comm School District?

English Valleys Comm School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 451 students.

How much does English Valleys Comm School District spend per student?

English Valleys Comm School District spends $13,007 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #82 in Iowa.

What is the demographic composition of English Valleys Comm School District?

English Valleys Comm School District students are 89.5% White, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for English Valleys Comm School District?

English Valleys Comm School District has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #82 out of 303 districts in Iowa.