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2 schools in Guthrie Center Comm School District

Iowa · 451 students · 1 city

From elementary through high school, Guthrie Center Comm School District runs 2 public K-12 schools (1 elementary and 1 high), with combined enrollment of about 451.

4-year change in Guthrie Center Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
451
-32 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Guthrie Center Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 522 to 451 students (down 14%) and from 45 to 38 full-time teachers (down 16%), 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
Guthrie Center Elementary SchoolGuthrie CenterElementaryPK-06253
Guthrie Center High SchoolGuthrie CenterHigh09-12198

About Guthrie Center Comm School District

Guthrie Center Comm School District is a thinly populated Iowa school district running 2 schools with combined enrollment near 451.

Looking at the level breakdown, Guthrie Center Comm School District spans 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Guthrie Center Comm School District is about 226, below the Iowa average of roughly 376.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 7%: 483 students in SY 2020-21 versus 451 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Guthrie Center Comm School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Guthrie Center Comm School District?
Guthrie Center Comm School District operates 2 public K-12 schools in Iowa, serving approximately 451 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Guthrie Center Comm School District?
Guthrie Center Comm School District includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Guthrie Center Comm School District?
Guthrie Center Elementary School is the largest public school in Guthrie Center Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 253 students.
What grade levels does Guthrie Center Comm School District serve?
Guthrie Center Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.