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South Winneshiek Comm School District

Public school district · Calmar, IA · NCES 1926790

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At a glance

Reported students

553

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

3

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

13.1:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$13,368

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$7,953

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
476
Teachers (FTE)
37.51
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1

What current records say about South Winneshiek Comm School District

South Winneshiek Comm School District operates 3 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Calmar, Iowa. NCES reports 553 students and 42.1 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Iowa agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 216 of 325 with reported enrollment. 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 $13,368 in current expenditure per pupil and $7,953 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 124 of 325 in Iowa. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
1.5%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
14.5%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
42.1
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$7,339,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

South Winneshiek Comm School District

Calmar, Iowa

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 43.1809, -91.8671

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White91.3%
  • Hispanic6.7%
  • Black0.2%
  • Asian0.2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary119814.3:10
Middle112611.6:10
High120513.4:10

Explore schools in South Winneshiek Comm School District

3 current directory entries

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Showing 1–3 of 3 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
South Winneshiek Elementary SchoolElementaryPK–0419814.3:1
South Winneshiek High SchoolHigh09–1220513.4:1
South Winneshiek Middle SchoolMiddle05–0812611.6:1

Frequently asked questions about South Winneshiek Comm School District

How many schools are in South Winneshiek Comm School District?

South Winneshiek Comm School District has 3 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

How many students attend South Winneshiek Comm School District?

NCES reports 553 students for 2024–25, served by 42.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 216 of 325 Iowa agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 476 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in South Winneshiek Comm School District?

The district-wide ratio is 13.1:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does South Winneshiek Comm School District spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $13,368 in current expenditure per pupil, including $7,953 for instruction. That ranks 124 of 325 comparable Iowa agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in South Winneshiek Comm School District?

South Winneshiek High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 205 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in South Winneshiek Comm School District?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (563) 562-3269 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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