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4 schools in Glenwood Comm School District

Iowa · 2,001 students · 1 city

Glenwood Comm School District, Iowa runs 4 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 2,001 students across 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Glenwood Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,001
-33 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Glenwood Comm School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IowaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
80.6%#37 of 169N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,001#51 of 234#4,452 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#87 of 234N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
15.8:1#222 of 234#6,248 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
41.9%#79 of 234#5,292 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
20.9%#86 of 119#5,613 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 Glenwood Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 2,097 to 2,001 students (down 5%) and from 130 to 127 full-time teachers (down 2%), 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
Glenwood Senior High SchoolGlenwoodHigh09-12570
Northeast Elementary SchoolGlenwoodElementaryPK-02538
Glenwood Middle SchoolGlenwoodMiddle06-08453
West Elementary SchoolGlenwoodElementary03-05440

About Glenwood Comm School District

Across 4 schools, Glenwood Comm School District instructs about 2,001 students in Iowa. By footprint it is a thinly populated district.

Looking at the level breakdown, Glenwood Comm School District consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 500 in this district, meaningfully above the Iowa typical of 376.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Glenwood Comm School District has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,034 students to 2,001.

On this page, the community for Glenwood Comm School District discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Glenwood Comm School District?
Glenwood Comm School District operates 4 public K-12 schools in Iowa, serving approximately 2,001 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Glenwood Comm School District?
Glenwood Comm School District includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Glenwood Comm School District?
Glenwood Senior High School is the largest public school in Glenwood Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 570 students.
What grade levels does Glenwood Comm School District serve?
Glenwood Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.