Algona Comm School District

District Overview
Nestled in a rural fringe setting at 600 S. Hale Street in Algona, Iowa, the Algona Community School District is an open, traditional public school system dedicated to serving local families. Operating across five individual school sites, the district offers a continuous educational pathway spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade (PK–12). In recent NCES reporting for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district oversees a total enrollment of 1,622 students, comprising 852 male and 770 female learners. The student body includes 1,404 White students, 176 Hispanic students, 21 students of two or more races, as well as American Indian, Asian, Black, and Pacific Islander students, creating an inclusive community atmosphere across all grade levels.

To support its comprehensive PK–12 curriculum, the district relies on a substantial workforce totaling approximately 470 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Instructional quality is driven by a strong faculty of nearly 204 FTE teachers, who work alongside 56 FTE instructional aides and over 209 FTE support staff personnel to deliver tailored academic and operational support across all five operational schools. This substantial staffing structure helps ensure students receive dedicated attention throughout their educational journey. For parents, prospective residents, and researchers interested in exploring the district's programs further, administrative offices can be reached by phone at (515) 295-3528 or online via their official website at www.algona.k12.ia.us.
5
Total Schools
1,622
Total Students
203.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Algona Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,404
Hispanic176
Black9
Asian6
Two or More21
American Indian3
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,404 (86.6%)
  • Hispanic
    176 (10.9%)
  • Two or More
    21 (1.3%)
  • Black
    9 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Algona Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:1,622*
Teachers (FTE):203.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.0
Schools in Algona Comm School District
Found 5 Schools