School district or education agency · NCES 1908220

Council Bluffs Community School District

Council Bluffs, IA

District overview See comparisons

Students8,546

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools15

operational schools · 2023–24

Students8,546

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$15,071

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictIAUnited States

Academic standing2025

36th percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 12 percentile points lower than the state figure and 9 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

31.1%24.7%27.8%

This district is 6.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$19,426$17,383$19,509

This district is $2,043 per student higher than the state figure and $83 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$15,071$13,078$15,859

This district is $1,993 per student higher than the state figure and $788 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$2,566$2,677$1,964

This district is $111 per student lower than the state figure and $602 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$201$479$336

This district is $278 per student lower than the state figure and $135 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$3,376$1,945$1,793

This district is $1,431 per student higher than the state figure and $1,583 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,415$8,057$8,742

This district is $358 per student higher than the state figure and $327 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$2,792$2,701$3,769

This district is $91 per student higher than the state figure and $977 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$8,351$10,269$11,715

This district is $1,918 per student lower than the state figure and $3,364 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$780$960$869

This district is $180 per student lower than the state figure and $89 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

15:114:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

321:1348:1376:1

This district is 27 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 55 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

146.8153.3138.9

This district is 6.5 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 7.9 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

24.528.218.5

This district is 3.7 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 6.0 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.00.60.9

This district is 0.6 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

94.5%99.5%99.0%

This district is 5.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

5.7%7.7%12.0%

This district is 2.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

19.2%12.9%14.0%

This district is 6.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

1.9%2.8%3.9%

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%100.0%95.8%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-2.2%+0.9%+0.5%

This district is 3.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

70.6%40.1%50.6%

This district is 30.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 20.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

7.8%5.1%4.5%

This district is 2.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

15.7%13.2%9.0%

This district is 2.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%1.6%6.7%

This district is 1.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.9%6.2%5.1%

This district is 4.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

21.6%12.1%14.4%

This district is 9.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K552 students

6.5%

Kindergarten–grade 53,650 students

42.7%

Grades 6–81,780 students

20.8%

Grades 9–122,564 students

30.0%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten552

Kindergarten601

Grade 1591

Grade 2624

Grade 3585

Grade 4598

Grade 5651

Grade 6581

Grade 7587

Grade 8612

Grade 9639

Grade 10645

Grade 11604

Grade 12676

Students by race and ethnicity

White6,379 (74.6%)

Hispanic/Latino1,362 (15.9%)

Black or African American343 (4.0%)

Two or more races315 (3.7%)

Asian73 (0.9%)

American Indian or Alaska Native47 (0.5%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander27 (0.3%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

1,254.7All district staff, full-time equivalent

585.1Teachers, full-time equivalent

26.7School counselors, full-time equivalent

209.4Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

0.5Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

42School administrators, full-time equivalent

72.7Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers42 FTE

Kindergarten teachers40 FTE

Elementary teachers348.7 FTE

Secondary teachers154.3 FTE

Instructional coordinators40.6 FTE

District administrators26 FTE

District administrative support35 FTE

School administrative support28 FTE

Library and media support12.2 FTE

Other support staff176.6 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

640Total completers

605Regular diplomas

35Other state-recognized credentials

85Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District94.5%

IA99.5%

United States99.0%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The diploma share describes credentials among completers. It is not a cohort graduation rate and should not be read as one.

Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

5.7%Students learning English468 students · 14 of 15 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.7%

IA7.7%

U.S.12.0%

19.2%Students receiving IDEA special-education services1,592 students · 15 of 15 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District19.2%

IA12.9%

U.S.14.0%

1.9%Students with Section 504 plans132 students · 11 of 15 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.9%

IA2.8%

U.S.3.9%

1.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services98 students · 15 of 15 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.2%

IA1.2%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

510Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

IA100.0%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

9,436children ages 5 to 17

2,035estimated to live in families below the poverty line

21.6%about 1 in 5 school-age children

District21.6%

IA12.1%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

Comparable districts

Districts of a similar size in IA

These are the five closest state peers by enrollment. Open any profile to compare academics, attendance, spending and student support.

West Des Moines Community School DistrictDes Moines, IA9,142 students14 schools · View profile →Linn-Mar Community School DistrictMarion, IA7,709 students12 schools · View profile →Dubuque Community School DistrictDubuque, IA10,071 students18 schools · View profile →Johnston Community School DistrictJohnston, IA7,393 students8 schools · View profile →Southeast Polk Community School DistrictAltoona, IA7,350 students11 schools · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged1,317 assessments

56 out of 100

White students4,570 assessments

39 out of 100

Fem2,973 assessments

37 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students3,227 assessments

30 out of 100

Mal1,179 assessments

21 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

2High schools

11Elementary schools

2Middle schools

12City setting

1Suburb setting

2Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

15.7%Federal

53.1%State

31.3%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$15,071Total current spending per student

$9,006Instruction per student

$5,439Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$26.7MFederal revenue15.7% of total revenue

$90.6MState revenue53.1% of total revenue

$53.3MLocal revenue31.3% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$9,006Instructionper student

$5,439Student and instructional supportper student

$3,376Special educationper student

$1,404Building operations and maintenanceper student

$867Student transportationper student

$626Food servicesper student

$381Technologyper student

People costs

$73.9MSalaries$8,415 per student

$24.5MEmployee benefits$2,792 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$1.8MEquipmentFY 2023

$22.5MCapital outlay$2,566 per student

$20.8MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$73.4MDebt outstanding at year end$8,351 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$6.8MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$2MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$2.5MTitle I$280 per student

$524KIDEA special education$60 per student

$122KCareer and technical education$14 per student

$6.6MChild nutrition$754 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$14,703

FY 2023$15,071

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,155

FY 2023$2,566

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$9,122

FY 2023$8,351

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2122.4%

1,904 of 8,485 students

2021–2232.2%

2,665 of 8,282 students

2022–2331.1%

2,569 of 8,265 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

5Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE15 reporting schools

2Security staff FTE15 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I2 reporting schools

Calculus2 reporting schools

Biology2 reporting schools

Chemistry2 reporting schools

Physics2 reporting schools

Computer science2 reporting schools

Advanced Placement2 reporting schools

Dual enrollment2 reporting schools

Gifted programs15 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate2 reporting schools

Athletics2 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

702Out-of-school suspensions15 reporting schoolsSee schools →19In-school suspensions15 reporting schoolsSee schools →94Law-enforcement referrals15 reporting schoolsSee schools →86School-related arrests15 reporting schoolsSee schools →72Physical restraint5 reporting schoolsSee schools →32Seclusion2 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi15 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber15 reporting schools

15Student devices reported15 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?31.1% chronically absent2022–23 · 8,265 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?5 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$15,071current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?321:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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