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3 schools in Roland-Story Comm School District

Iowa · 1,094 students · 2 cities

Roland-Story Comm School District has 3 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 1,094 Iowa students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Roland-Story Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,094
+14 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Roland-Story Comm School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IowaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
86.7%#7 of 169N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,094#112 of 234#6,614 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#168 of 234N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
15.5:1#210 of 234#6,007 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
18.0%#218 of 234#7,555 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
15.0%#110 of 119#6,185 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 Roland-Story Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,118 to 1,094 students (down 2%) and from 67 to 70 full-time teachers (up 4%), 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
Roland-Story Elementary SchoolStory CityElementaryPK-04446
Roland-Story Middle SchoolRolandMiddle05-08331
Roland-Story High SchoolStory CityHigh09-12317

About Roland-Story Comm School District

Across 3 schools, Roland-Story Comm School District serves about 1,094 students in Iowa. By footprint it is a small district.

Looking at the level breakdown, Roland-Story Comm School District covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,094 students, held roughly steady from the 1,080 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Roland-Story 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 Roland-Story Comm School District run?
Roland-Story Comm School District has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,094 students in Iowa.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Roland-Story Comm School District?
Roland-Story Comm School District includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Roland-Story Comm School District?
Roland-Story Elementary School is the largest public school in Roland-Story Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 446 students.
What grade levels does Roland-Story Comm School District serve?
Roland-Story Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.
What cities does Roland-Story Comm School District serve?
Roland-Story Comm School District operates schools in Story City, Roland across Iowa.