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5 schools in Algona Comm School District

Iowa · 1,583 students · 1 city

Public-school enrollment inside Algona Comm School District comes to roughly 1,583 students across 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Algona Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,583
+96 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Algona Comm School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IowaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
76.9%#70 of 169N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,583#67 of 234#5,257 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#44 of 234N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
15.5:1#209 of 234#5,930 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
37.6%#108 of 234#5,805 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
24.4%#77 of 119#5,294 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Algona Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 1,479 to 1,583 students (up 7%) and from 93 to 102 full-time teachers (up 10%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Algona High SchoolAlgonaHigh09-12458
Algona Middle SchoolAlgonaMiddle05-08419
Bertha Godfrey Elementary SchoolAlgonaElementaryPK-KG283
Lucia Wallace Elementary SchoolAlgonaElementary03-04226
Bryant Elementary SchoolAlgonaElementary01-02197

About Algona Comm School District

Algona Comm School District operates 5 public schools across Iowa, collectively enrolling roughly 1,583 students.

For a sense of the school types, Algona Comm School District comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Algona Comm School District runs about 317 students per school, 16% lower than the state mean of roughly 376.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Algona Comm School District has rose 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,487 students to 1,583.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Algona Comm School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Algona Comm School District run?
Algona Comm School District has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,583 students in Iowa.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Algona Comm School District?
Algona Comm School District includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Algona Comm School District?
Algona High School is the largest public school in Algona Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 458 students.
What grade levels does Algona Comm School District serve?
Algona Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 5 schools.