Mount Pleasant Comm School District

District Overview
The Mount Pleasant Community School District is an active, traditional public school district serving the vibrant remote town setting of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Centered at 1010 E. Washington St., the non-charter district provides a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across seven operational schools. Currently serving a student population of 1,799 learners, the district offers a well-structured academic environment tailored to support children from their initial early childhood experiences all the way through high school graduation.

To ensure high-quality instruction and operational success, Mount Pleasant Community School District maintains a robust professional team comprising approximately 567 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The district's core learning experience is delivered by a dedicated team of roughly 280 FTE teachers, strengthened by 47 FTE instructional aides who provide targeted support in the classroom. This academic workforce is further reinforced by 240 support staff members managing essential student services, administration, and facility operations. Families, prospective students, and education researchers looking to explore the district's programs and community impact can contact administrative staff at (319) 385-7750 or visit their official website at www.mtpcsd.org.
7
Total Schools
1,799
Total Students
280.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Pleasant Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,372
Hispanic249
Black42
Asian62
Two or More74
  • White
    1,372 (76.3%)
  • Hispanic
    249 (13.8%)
  • Two or More
    74 (4.1%)
  • Asian
    62 (3.4%)
  • Black
    42 (2.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Mount Pleasant Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High2
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:7
Students:1,799*
Teachers (FTE):280.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.4