Waterloo School District

The Waterloo School District is located in Waterloo, IA and includes 22 schools that serve 10,523 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Waterloo School District spends $7,823 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 27% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

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

District Student Information

The Waterloo School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Waterloo School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Waterloo School District serves 7% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.