Total enrollment
2,183
+38 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Allamakee County
Iowa · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Allamakee County number 11 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 198 students per school. By grade band, the county runs 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Allamakee County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
+2 (+22%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Allamakee County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Iowa | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 72.2% | #42 of 89 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,183 | #56 of 90 | #2,132 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 11 | #33 of 90 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #14 of 90 | #737 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.1% | #11 of 90 | #1,464 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.7% | #21 of 89 | #1,274 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Allamakee County school rankings
Residents
14,092
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
3 districts
Enrollment
2,183
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$70,694
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.1%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
6
1,027 students
Middle
2
335 students
High
3
821 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Allamakee Comm School District
1,137 students · 3 districts in Allamakee County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Allamakee County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
22.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
24.5% under 18
Test scores in Allamakee County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Waukon Middle School· 87.0%
- Waukon High School· 86.9%
- New Albin Elementary School· 85.4%
- Lansing Middle School· 83.8%
- East Campus Elementary School· 82.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Cora B Darling Elementary· 54.9%
- John R Mott Jr/Hi School· 61.6%
- Kee High School· 71.7%
- East Campus Elementary School· 82.3%
- Lansing Middle School· 83.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukon High School | Waukon | High | 09-12 | 392 | · |
| Cora B Darling Elementary | Postville | Elementary | PK-06 | 363 | · |
| John R Mott Jr/Hi School | Postville | High | 07-12 | 342 | · |
| West Campus Elementary School | Waukon | Elementary | PK-02 | 265 | · |
| Waukon Middle School | Waukon | Middle | 06-08 | 260 | · |
| East Campus Elementary School | Waukon | Elementary | 03-05 | 220 | · |
| New Albin Elementary School | New Albin | Elementary | PK-04 | 147 | · |
| Kee High School | Lansing | High | 09-12 | 87 | · |
| Lansing Middle School | Lansing | Middle | 05-08 | 75 | · |
| Postville Early Childhood/Ogden St | Postville | Elementary | PK-PK | 18 | · |
| Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/REC Center | Postville | Elementary | PK-PK | 14 | · |
Cities in Allamakee County
About Allamakee County
In Iowa, Allamakee County is a compact county of about 14,092 residents. 11 public schools across the county teaches about 2,183 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $70,694, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
In terms of grade levels, Allamakee County comprises 6 elementary schools (1,027 students), 2 middle schools (335), and 3 high schools (821).
Allamakee Comm School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,137 students across Allamakee County.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Allamakee County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,145 students to 2,183. The school count climbed from 9 to 11 across the same 4-year window.
On this page, the community for Allamakee County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data