Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist

Elk Horn, Iowa — 2 schools

394
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,224
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist operates 2 public schools serving 394 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 390 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Shelby County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,224 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 47.7% local, 43.4% state, and 8.9% 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 $85,430 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 65/100, ranked #77 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 23.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.6% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.

Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary accounts for 52.8% of all Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist-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

Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist chronic absenteeism rate is 23.6% — 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 Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist is typically wider than the Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.9%
Federal
43.4%
State
47.7%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
77 / 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 Shelby County county, where this district is located.

$682
Studio/mo
$838
1 BR/mo
$919
2 BR/mo
$1,278
3 BR/mo
$1,309
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$85,430
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 Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist.

White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

23.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist

School Enrollment
Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Elementary
206
Exiraelk Horn-Kimballton High School
184

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist?

Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 394 students.

How much does Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist spend per student?

Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist spends $16,224 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #77 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist?

The average teacher salary in Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist is $85,430 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist?

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

What is the demographic composition of Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist?

Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist students are 93.6% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist?

Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #77 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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