Iowa City School District

The Iowa City School District is located in Iowa City, IA and includes 24 schools that serve 11,180 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Iowa City School District spends $7,858 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 65% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Iowa City School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Iowa City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Iowa City School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Iowa City School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.