Paton-Churdan Comm School District

Located at 606 Adrian St in Churdan, Iowa, the Paton-Churdan Community School District provides a welcoming, fully operational educational environment for families across the region. Situated in a remote rural setting, this traditional public school district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across two operational school facilities. Paton-Churdan offers a complete PK–12 learning trajectory under one cohesive system, ensuring a smooth transition for children as they progress from early childhood education through high school graduation.

The district nurtures a close-knit student body of 185 enrolled learners, including 104 female and 81 male students, who benefit from small, highly personalized classroom settings. The student body reflects the local community profile, comprising 168 White, 12 Hispanic, 4 multiracial, and 1 Black student across all grade levels. Supporting these learners is a dedicated team featuring approximately 22 full-time equivalent teachers, 9 instructional aides, and 33 support staff members, bringing the total district workforce to over 64 staff members. This favorable ratio of educators and support personnel to students enables Paton-Churdan Community School District to maintain tailored academic guidance, comprehensive support services, and a tightly connected educational community.