Total enrollment
539
-63 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in La Porte City
Iowa · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Iowa, 2 sit inside La Porte City, collectively enrolling about 539 students (1 elementary and 1 high).
4-year change in La Porte City
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,071
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
539
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte City Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 260 |
| Union High School | High | 09-12 | 279 |
About La Porte City
La Porte City, Iowa is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 539 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in La Porte City is around 270 students, 28% meaningfully below the Iowa average of about 376.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in La Porte City has declined 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 602 students to 539.
On allk12, the community for La Porte City discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.