Stanton Comm School District

Stanton, Iowa — 2 schools

290
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,427
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Stanton Comm School District operates 2 public schools serving 290 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 298 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Montgomery County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,427 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 42.7% local, 44.4% state, and 12.9% 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 $64,101 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #268 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 20.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.0% White, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Stanton High School accounts for 51.3% of all Stanton Comm School District student enrollment

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

Stanton Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.2% — 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 Stanton Comm School District is typically wider than the Stanton 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?

12.9%
Federal
44.4%
State
42.7%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
268 / 303
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Montgomery County county, where this district is located.

$682
Studio/mo
$838
1 BR/mo
$919
2 BR/mo
$1,265
3 BR/mo
$1,319
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$64,101
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 Stanton Comm School District.

White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Multiracial 3.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

20.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Stanton Comm School District

School Enrollment
Stanton High School
153
Stanton Elementary School
145

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Stanton Comm School District?

Stanton Comm School District has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 290 students.

How much does Stanton Comm School District spend per student?

Stanton Comm School District spends $13,427 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #268 in Iowa.

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

The average teacher salary in Stanton Comm School District is $64,101 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Stanton Comm School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Stanton Comm School District?

Stanton Comm School District students are 94.0% White, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Stanton Comm School District?

Stanton Comm School District has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #268 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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