Denison Comm School District

Located at 819 N 16th St in Denison, Iowa, the Denison Community School District operates as an active, comprehensive public school system serving a remote town environment. As a traditional public school district encompassing four operational schools, it delivers academic programs spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves as an essential hub for local families and a key focus for educational researchers interested in rural Midwestern school systems, offering accessible community information online at www.denison.k12.ia.us.

The district supports a dynamic and diverse student body of 2,274 learners, with an even distribution of 1,137 female and 1,137 male students. Reflecting the changing demographics of the surrounding region, the student population includes 1,502 Hispanic students, 614 White students, 69 Black students, 63 Asian students, and students of American Indian and multiracial backgrounds. To foster a well-supported educational environment across all grade levels, the district maintains a robust staff of roughly 605 full-time equivalent personnel. This includes approximately 305 full-time equivalent teachers, over 55 instructional aides, and nearly 245 support personnel, ensuring students receive dedicated instructional attention and comprehensive administrative support from early childhood through high school graduation.