District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
912
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
3
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$12,957
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$7,694
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about South Central Calhoun Comm School District
South Central Calhoun Comm School District operates 3 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Rockwell City, Iowa. NCES reports 912 students and 78.06 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 138 of 329 Iowa districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $12,957 in current expenditure per pupil and $7,694 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 158 of 325 districts in Iowa. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 0.1%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 11.2%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 78.06
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $11,869,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
South Central Calhoun Comm School District location
Rockwell City, Iowa · 42.3926, -94.6453. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.8%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in South Central Calhoun Comm School District
3 current directory entries
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Showing 3 of 3 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Calhoun Elementary School | Elementary | PK–03 | 299 | 11.7:1 |
| South Central Calhoun High School | High | 09–12 | 284 | 10.4:1 |
| South Central Calhoun Middle School | Middle | 04–08 | 329 | 13.9:1 |