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2 schools in Churdan

Iowa · Public K-12

Public K-12 education in Churdan runs across 2 schools, enrolling approximately 185 students, averaging 93 per campus.

7-year change in Churdan

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
185
-44 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 91%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Paton-Churdan ElementaryElementaryPK-0586
Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High SchoolHigh06-1299

About Churdan

Churdan is a small Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 185 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Schools in Churdan average about 93 students each, 75% lower than the Iowa norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 19%: 229 students in SY 2017-18 versus 185 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Churdan discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Churdan?
Churdan, Iowa has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 185 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Churdan?
Churdan has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Churdan?
Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High School is the largest public school in Churdan by enrollment, with approximately 99 students.
What school districts serve Churdan?
Churdan public schools are operated by Paton-Churdan Comm School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Churdan cover?
Public schools in Churdan serve students from pre-K through grade 12.