North Iowa Comm School District

Buffalo Center, Iowa — 3 schools

480
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$18,164
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Iowa Comm School District operates 3 public schools serving 480 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 466 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Winnebago County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,164 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 53.8% local, 29.9% state, and 16.3% 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 $76,705 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 56/100, ranked #129 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 175.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 19.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.8% White, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center accounts for 48.7% of all North Iowa Comm School District student enrollment

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

North Iowa Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 176:1 — 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

North Iowa Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.5% — 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 North Iowa Comm School District is typically wider than the North Iowa 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?

16.3%
Federal
29.9%
State
53.8%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
129 / 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 Winnebago County county, where this district is located.

$682
Studio/mo
$731
1 BR/mo
$919
2 BR/mo
$1,222
3 BR/mo
$1,392
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$76,705
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 North Iowa Comm School District.

White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

175.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Iowa Comm School District

School Enrollment
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center
227
North Iowa High School
124
North Iowa Middle School
115

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Iowa Comm School District?

North Iowa Comm School District has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 480 students.

How much does North Iowa Comm School District spend per student?

North Iowa Comm School District spends $18,164 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #129 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in North Iowa Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in North Iowa Comm School District is $76,705 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Iowa Comm School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of North Iowa Comm School District?

North Iowa Comm School District students are 84.8% White, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Iowa Comm School District?

North Iowa Comm School District has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #129 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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