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Montgomery County

Iowa · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 1,588 students, in a county of 10,214 residents.

Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,588
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,666
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.0%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Red Oak Comm School District
1,044 students · 3 districts in Montgomery County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Montgomery 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
White
92%
Hispanic
1%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.6% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Inman Elementary SchoolRed OakElementaryKG-06496·
Red Oak Junior/Senior High SchoolRed OakHigh07-12474·
Southwest Valley Middle SchoolVilliscaMiddle06-08149·
Stanton High SchoolStantonHigh06-12137·
Sylvia Enarson Elementary SchoolVilliscaElementaryPK-05130·
Stanton Elementary SchoolStantonElementaryKG-05128·
Red Oak Early Childhood CenterRed OakPrekindergartenPK-PK74·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Montgomery County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Montgomery County, Iowa, with a combined enrollment of about 1,588.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Montgomery County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Montgomery County?
Red Oak Comm School District is the largest school district in Montgomery County, serving approximately 1,044 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has roughly 10,214 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Montgomery County?
Median household income in Montgomery County is $63,666, below the Iowa average of $71,592. About 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Montgomery County?
Approximately 20.4% of adults 25 and older in Montgomery County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Montgomery County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.0% of students in Montgomery County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Iowa county average of 42.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Montgomery County schools?
Across Montgomery County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Montgomery County?
Montgomery County residents are approximately 92% White, 1% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Montgomery County is owner-occupied?
Montgomery County has about 5,005 housing units, of which roughly 69.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data