Top Rankings
Algona Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,560 students in Algona Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Algona Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
5 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,560 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Algona 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.47
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
150 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
13%
# Black Students
7 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,378 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
88%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
144
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
127
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
93
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
108
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
109
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
119
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,699 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 $14,384 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,699
$16,468
Spending / Student
$14,384
$16,042
Best Algona Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
729 E Kennedy
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7296
Grades: 3-4
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Algona Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 S. Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Algona High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
124 N Main
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Grades: PK-K
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 E North
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7773
Grades: 1-2
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Algona Comm School District?
Algona Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,560 students.
What is the rank of Algona Comm School District?
Algona Comm School District is ranked #145 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Algona Comm School District?
88% of Algona Comm School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Algona Comm School District?
Algona Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Algona Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,384 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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