Collins-Maxwell Comm School District

Located at 400 Metcalf in Maxwell, Iowa, the Collins-Maxwell Community School District is an active, traditional public school system providing comprehensive educational opportunities from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Set within a distant rural community context outside the Ames metropolitan area, this non-charter district operates two school facilities focused on supporting local students throughout their academic development. The district offers early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school education, serving as an educational anchor for the surrounding rural area.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, Collins-Maxwell maintains a focused learning community of 372 enrolled students, maintaining balanced class cohorts across all primary and secondary grade levels. The district is supported by a robust professional workforce, including nearly 72 full-time equivalent teachers, over 10 instructional aides, and more than 56 support staff members, totaling approximately 138 full-time equivalent personnel. This favorable staffing model allows the district to offer low student-to-educator ratios and dedicated support services. Families, prospective students, and educational researchers can learn more by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.collins-maxwell.k12.ia.us.