Iowa City Comm School District

Iowa City Comm School District serves 14,227 students across 29 schools in Johnson County's urban locale, representing a 4.0% enrollment decrease from the prior year. The district operates 21 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools with 1,081 teachers, yielding a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

Academic performance falls below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 69.6% compared to the state average of 73.1%, while reading proficiency is 72.9% against 75.2% statewide. The graduation rate of 81.1% trails the state average of 91.5% substantially. Chronic absenteeism affects 13.6% of the student population.

The district serves a diverse student body with significant support needs. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 40.2% of enrollment, English learners represent 15.1%, and students with disabilities account for 11.9%. Racial demographics show 51.6% White, 26.3% Black, 14.8% Hispanic, and 4.8% Asian students.

Financial resources are somewhat constrained. Per-pupil spending of $8,231 falls below the state average of $9,131. The $237.0 million total budget relies on 49.3% local revenue, 44.3% state funding, and 6.4% federal sources, indicating moderate dependence on local property tax contributions. The combination of declining enrollment, below-average academic metrics, and below-average per-pupil spending suggests resource allocation challenges.