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BCLUW Comm School District

610 East Center Street
Conrad, IA 50621
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

BCLUW Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 478 students in BCLUW Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in BCLUW Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
478 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

BCLUW Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#106 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
77%
68%
74%
70%
65-69%
63%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,393 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,220 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,393
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,220
$16,042

Best BCLUW Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bcluw Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
704 Commercial St
Union, IA 50258
(641) 486-5371
Gr: 5-8 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Bcluw Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
414 Lillian St
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2811
Gr: PK-4 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Bcluw High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
610 East Center Street
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2810
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to BCLUW Comm School District?
BCLUW Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 478 students.
What is the rank of BCLUW Comm School District?
BCLUW Comm School District is ranked #122 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in BCLUW Comm School District?
93% of BCLUW Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of BCLUW Comm School District?
BCLUW Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is BCLUW Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,220 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 77% (Top 30%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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