Total enrollment
539
-119 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
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).
7-year change in La Porte City
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 95%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in La Porte City has declined 18% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 658 students to 539. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 95% to 92% over the same window.
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.