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Wapsie Valley 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 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 637 students in Wapsie Valley 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 Wapsie Valley Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
637 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wapsie Valley 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.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,000 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,375 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,000
$16,592
Spending / Student
$15,375
$16,163
Best Wapsie Valley Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Readlyn Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 E 4th St
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 279-3323
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 279-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Fairbank Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 5th St N
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Wapsie Valley High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rr 2 2535 Viking Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 638-6711
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 638-6711
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Rural Elementary School #1
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1099 Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Gr: K-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Rural Elementary School #2
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1198 Fairbank Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Rural Elementary School #4
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1153 Denison Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wapsie Valley Comm School District?
Wapsie Valley Comm School District manages 6 public schools serving 637 students.
What is the rank of Wapsie Valley Comm School District?
Wapsie Valley Comm School District is ranked #106 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 Wapsie Valley Comm School District?
94% of Wapsie Valley Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wapsie Valley Comm School District?
Wapsie Valley Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Wapsie Valley Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,375 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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