Missouri Valley Comm School District

Missouri Valley, Iowa — 3 schools

756
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,380
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Missouri Valley Comm School District operates 3 public schools serving 756 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 745 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Harrison County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,380 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 39.3% local, 46.5% state, and 14.2% 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 $84,670 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 #74 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 293.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.4% White, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Missouri Valley Elementary accounts for 48.2% of all Missouri Valley Comm School District student enrollment

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

Missouri Valley Comm School District school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Missouri Valley Comm School District school enrollment ranges from 158 students (lowest) to 359 students (highest), a spread of 201 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

Missouri Valley Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 294:1 — 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 Missouri Valley Comm School District is typically wider than the Missouri Valley Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Missouri Valley Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.8% — 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 Missouri Valley Comm School District is typically wider than the Missouri Valley 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?

14.2%
Federal
46.5%
State
39.3%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
74 / 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 Harrison County county, where this district is located.

$1,090
Studio/mo
$1,148
1 BR/mo
$1,368
2 BR/mo
$1,813
3 BR/mo
$2,046
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,670
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 3 schools in Missouri Valley Comm School District.

White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 3.1%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

293.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Missouri Valley Comm School District

School Enrollment
Missouri Valley Elementary
359
Missouri Valley High School
228
Missouri Valley Middle School
158

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Missouri Valley Comm School District?

Missouri Valley Comm School District has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 756 students.

How much does Missouri Valley Comm School District spend per student?

Missouri Valley Comm School District spends $15,380 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #74 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in Missouri Valley Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in Missouri Valley Comm School District is $84,670 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Missouri Valley Comm School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Missouri Valley Comm School District?

Missouri Valley Comm School District students are 91.4% White, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Missouri Valley Comm School District?

Missouri Valley Comm School District has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #74 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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