Western Dubuque Comm School District

District Overview
Located at 310 4th Street SW in Farley, Iowa, the Western Dubuque Community School District is an active, traditional public school system serving families across a rural distant geographic setting within the greater Dubuque metropolitan area. In the 2024–2025 academic landscape, the district operates eight individual school campuses, providing a seamless educational pipeline that spans from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. As a non-charter public district, Western Dubuque nurtures a student body of 3,750 enrolled pupils, ensuring structured academic progression from early childhood foundation classes through high school graduation.

To support its multi-campus infrastructure and diverse student population, the district maintains a robust staff footprint comprising roughly 1,061 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated team includes approximately 537 FTE classroom teachers, 95 FTE instructional aides, and 428 FTE support staff members, creating an expansive framework for tailored instruction, classroom assistance, and operational excellence. Parents, students, and educational researchers seeking further information about the district's programs and community initiatives can reach out by phone at (563) 663-9461 or explore their official website at www.wdbqschools.org.
8
Total Schools
3,750
Total Students
537.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Dubuque Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White3,408
Hispanic199
Black52
Asian12
Two or More75
American Indian2
  • White
    3,408 (90.9%)
  • Hispanic
    199 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    75 (2.0%)
  • Black
    52 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    12 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Western Dubuque Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High2
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:8
Students:3,750*
Teachers (FTE):537.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0