Top Rankings
St Ansgar Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 608 students in St Ansgar Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in St Ansgar Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
608 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
St Ansgar Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 327 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
13%
# Black Students
2 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
568 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
94%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
62
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
48
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,243 is higher than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,724 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,243
$16,361
Spending / Student
$13,724
$15,938
Best St Ansgar Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Ansgar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 E. 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-2331
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-2331
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
St. Ansgar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #33.
St. Ansgar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Grades: 6-8
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St Ansgar Comm School District?
St Ansgar Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 608 students.
What is the rank of St Ansgar Comm School District?
St Ansgar Comm School District is ranked #29 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in St Ansgar Comm School District?
94% of St Ansgar Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Ansgar Comm School District?
St Ansgar Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is St Ansgar Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,724 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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