PCM Comm School District

Prairie City, Iowa — 4 schools

1,130
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,675
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

PCM Comm School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,130 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 1,077 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jasper County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,675 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 40.4% local, 49.7% state, and 9.9% 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 $74,663 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #198 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 269.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.6% White, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Pcm High School accounts for 32.3% of all PCM Comm School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means PCM Comm School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

PCM Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 269:1 — 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 PCM Comm School District is typically wider than the PCM Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

PCM Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 17.9% — 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 PCM Comm School District is typically wider than the PCM 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?

9.9%
Federal
49.7%
State
40.4%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
198 / 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 Jasper County county, where this district is located.

$784
Studio/mo
$789
1 BR/mo
$1,008
2 BR/mo
$1,348
3 BR/mo
$1,372
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,663
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 PCM Comm School District.

White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
269.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in PCM Comm School District

School Enrollment
Pcm High School
348
Monroe Elementary School
257
Prairie City Elementary School
240
Pcm Middle School
232

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in PCM Comm School District?

PCM Comm School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 2 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,130 students.

How much does PCM Comm School District spend per student?

PCM Comm School District spends $13,675 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #198 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in PCM Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in PCM Comm School District is $74,663 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near PCM Comm School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of PCM Comm School District?

PCM Comm School District students are 91.6% White, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for PCM Comm School District?

PCM Comm School District has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #198 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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