Knoxville Comm School District

418 S Park Lane Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Knoxville Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,664 students in Knoxville Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Knoxville Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
1,664 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Knoxville Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#271 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
63%
68%
66%
70%
61%
63%
87%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.48
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
88%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,633 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,552 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,633
$16,592
Spending / Student
$17,552
$16,163

Best Knoxville Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knoxville Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
413 Willetts Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-3315
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Knoxville High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1811 W Madison
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2173
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Northstar Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
407 W Larson
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6527
Gr: 3-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
West Elementary School
306 S Park Lane Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2185
Gr: PK-2 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Knoxville Comm School District?
Knoxville Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,664 students.
What is the rank of Knoxville Comm School District?
Knoxville Comm School District is ranked #271 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Knoxville Comm School District?
88% of Knoxville Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knoxville Comm School District?
Knoxville Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Knoxville Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,552 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,664 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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