Southeast Valley Community School District

Located at 1111 Beek Street in Gowrie, Iowa, the Southeast Valley Community School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving a rural remote region within the broader Fort Dodge metropolitan area. The district delivers a comprehensive learning experience spanning pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across its four operational school campuses. Currently educating a student body of 1,077 children—comprising 514 female and 563 male students—the district offers a close-knit educational setting rooted in community values. The student body is demographically composed primarily of 979 White students, 44 students of two or more races, and 42 Hispanic students, alongside American Indian, Black, and Asian learners, fostering a cohesive learning environment for area families.

To support academic achievement and student development across all grade levels, Southeast Valley Community School District maintains a well-resourced instructional and operational environment. The district relies on a dedicated workforce that includes approximately 166 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, 38 instructional aides, and over 203 support personnel, bringing the district's total staffing context to over 407 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust educator-and-support ratio enables tailored instruction and dedicated guidance from early childhood through high school graduation. For parents, prospective students, and educational researchers seeking further insights, the district offers direct outreach at (515) 352-3133 or online through its official website at www.southeastvalley.org.