Decorah Community School District

District Overview
Located at 1732 Old Stage Road in Decorah, Iowa, the Decorah Community School District operates as an active, traditional public school system nestled within a remote town setting in northeastern Iowa. Serving a total enrollment of 1,584 students, the district delivers a complete, continuous educational pipeline spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across five operational school facilities. As a non-charter district, Decorah provides standard public education to local youth, offering stable academic pathways across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school levels. Families and researchers seeking to connect with administration can reach the main office at (563) 382-4208 or visit their web portal at decorah.k12.ia.us.

To support its multi-grade student body, the district maintains a well-resourced operational ecosystem with a total staffing footprint equivalent to approximately 525 full-time employees. Classroom instruction is spearheaded by a robust teaching force of over 242 full-time equivalent teachers, bolstered by nearly 59 instructional aides who provide targeted classroom assistance. An additional 224 support staff members handle administrative, facility, and student support services, ensuring a secure and well-maintained learning environment. With balanced class sizes across all grade levels—ranging from 82 pre-kindergarten learners to a high school graduating class of 142 seniors—Decorah Community School District serves as a strong focal point for public education and community development in the region.
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Total Schools
1,584
Total Students
242.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Decorah Community School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,415
Hispanic109
Black13
Asian10
Two or More36
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,415 (89.3%)
  • Hispanic
    109 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    36 (2.3%)
  • Black
    13 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    10 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Decorah Community School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other1
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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:1,584*
Teachers (FTE):242.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.5
Schools in Decorah Community School District
Found 5 Schools