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Indianola Comm School District

1301 E 2nd Ave
Indianola, IA 50125
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,634 students in Indianola 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 Indianola Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
6 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
3,634 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
237 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Indianola 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 93% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#121 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
76%
68%
73%
70%
71%
63%
(22-23)
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
89%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,070 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,761 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,070
$16,468
Spending / Student
$12,761
$16,042

Best Indianola Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 W Clinton
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9560
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Indianola Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
403 S 15th St
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #33.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2303 W. Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9540
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1306 W Salem
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9570
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1109 E Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9550
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #66.
Indianola High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1304 E 1st
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Indianola Comm School District?
Indianola Comm School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,634 students.
What is the rank of Indianola Comm School District?
Indianola Comm School District is ranked #115 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Indianola Comm School District?
89% of Indianola Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Indianola Comm School District?
Indianola Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Indianola Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,761 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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