The fastest-declining public schools by enrollment in Marion County, Iowa
Across Marion County, Iowa, 9 public schools are ranked here, ranked by the steepest enrollment decline between the 2017-18 and 2024-25 school years. Melcher-Dallas Elementary leads the list at -32.6%, against a median of -15.5% across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | 2024-25 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melcher-Dallas Elementary | Dallas, IA | 157 | -32.6% |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary School | Pella, IA | 254 | -27.8% |
| 3 | Twin Cedars Elementary School | Bussey, IA | 170 | -22.0% |
| 4 | Knoxville Middle School | Knoxville, IA | 323 | -16.5% |
| 5 | Northstar Elementary School | Knoxville, IA | 348 | -15.5% |
| 6 | Madison Elementary School | Pella, IA | 401 | -12.6% |
| 7 | Jefferson Intermediate | Pella, IA | 494 | -11.5% |
| 8 | Pleasantville High School | Pleasantville, IA | 241 | -2.4% |
| 9 | Knoxville High School | Knoxville, IA | 508 | -0.2% |
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