South Tama County School District

The South Tama County School District is located in Tama, IA and includes 3 schools that serve 1,610 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The South Tama County School District spends $8,500 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 65% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The South Tama County School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The South Tama County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the South Tama County School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The South Tama County School District serves 10% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.