District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
389
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
2
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$14,578
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$9,553
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Tripoli Comm School District
Tripoli Comm School District operates 2 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Tripoli, Iowa. NCES reports 389 students and 32.57 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 269 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 $14,578 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,553 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 54 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
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 16.4%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 32.57
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $5,671,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Tripoli Comm School District location
Tripoli, Iowa · 42.8010, -92.2605. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.1%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
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 Tripoli Comm School District
2 current directory entries
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Showing 2 of 2 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 219 | 16.2:1 |
| Tripoli Middle/Sr High School | High | 06–12 | 170 | 10.3:1 |