Top Rankings
Council Bluffs Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,499 students in Council Bluffs Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Council Bluffs Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
15 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
8,499 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
584 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Council Bluffs Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.47
# American Indian Students
47 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
73 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,359 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
13%
# Black Students
343 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
6,335 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
74%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
315 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
505
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
601
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
591
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
624
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
585
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
598
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
651
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
581
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
587
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
612
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
639
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
645
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
604
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
676
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,742 is higher 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 $17,880 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$151 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$152 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,742
$16,468
Spending / Student
$17,880
$16,042
Best Council Bluffs Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
College View Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1225 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Rue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3326 6th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2218 3rd Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 North Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6454
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6454
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #66.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1603 Grand Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
517 N 17th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bloomer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 S 10th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
712 N 21st St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1212.
Carter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Willow Drive
Carter Lake, IA 51510
(712) 347-5876
Carter Lake, IA 51510
(712) 347-5876
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1313.
Abraham Lincoln High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Bonham Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,358 students
Rank: #1414.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Grades: 9-12
| 1,206 students
Rank: n/an/a
620 N. 8th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6446
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6446
Grades: PK
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Council Bluffs Comm School District?
Council Bluffs Comm School District manages 15 public schools serving 8,499 students.
What is the rank of Council Bluffs Comm School District?
Council Bluffs Comm School District is ranked #298 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
74% of Council Bluffs Comm School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Council Bluffs Comm School District?
Council Bluffs Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Council Bluffs Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,880 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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