Earlham Comm School District

District Overview
Located at 535 N Chestnut Ave in Earlham, Iowa, the Earlham Community School District is an active, traditional public school system serving students from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Nestled in a distant rural community setting within the greater Des Moines–West Des Moines metropolitan area, this non-charter district manages three operational schools designed to provide a continuous, high-quality learning pathway. Families, students, and researchers seeking to connect with the district can access digital resources through its official web portal at ecsdcards.com or reach administrative staff directly at (515) 758-2235.

Across its elementary and secondary grade levels, the district supports a cohesive student body of 659 enrolled learners, comprising 310 female and 349 male students. To cultivate an engaging academic environment, Earlham Community School District benefits from a substantial staffing infrastructure featuring approximately 101 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers, nearly 22 instructional aides, and more than 78 dedicated support staff members. With a total workforce exceeding 201 full-time equivalent professionals, the district maintains a robust student-to-educator context that reinforces individualized attention, academic achievement, and strong community connections.
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Total Schools
659
Total Students
101.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Earlham Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White624
Hispanic17
Black5
Two or More11
American Indian2
  • White
    624 (94.7%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (2.6%)
  • Two or More
    11 (1.7%)
  • Black
    5 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Earlham Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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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:3
Students:659*
Teachers (FTE):101.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.5
Schools in Earlham Comm School District
Found 3 Schools