College Comm School District

College Comm School District in Linn County, Iowa serves 5,479 students across 10 schools with 371 teachers, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district experienced a 4.2% enrollment decline from the prior year, indicating demographic or migration shifts affecting the urban area it serves.

Academically, the district's performance is mixed relative to state benchmarks. Reading proficiency at 76.3% exceeds Iowa's 75.2% average, while math proficiency at 70.9% falls slightly below the state average of 73.1%. The graduation rate of 89.9% trails the state average of 91.5%. Chronic absenteeism at 16.0% represents a notable challenge in attendance patterns.

The district serves a diverse and economically challenged population. Nearly 38% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, while 12.5% receive special education services and 8.9% are English learners. Racial composition is 69.9% White, 17.5% Black, 7.7% Hispanic, and 1.8% Asian.

Financially, per-pupil spending of $7,687 is substantially below Iowa's average of $9,131, reflecting a resource disparity. The total budget of $94.6 million relies heavily on local revenue (51.6%), with 42.0% from state sources and 6.5% from federal funding. This funding structure and spending differential may impact resource availability for instruction and support services.