Shenandoah Comm School District

District Overview
Situated at 304 West Nishna in Shenandoah, Iowa, the Shenandoah Community School District stands as an active, traditional public school system serving a vibrant rural fringe community. Operating five educational facilities, the district provides a comprehensive academic continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently serves a student body of 1,227 pupils—balanced nearly evenly between 612 female and 615 male learners—offering a seamless educational journey from early childhood foundation building through high school graduation.

To support this student population, the district maintains a robust operational framework backed by a total workforce of roughly 359 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes approximately 174 FTE teachers, 28 FTE instructional aides, and nearly 157 FTE support staff, fostering a low student-to-educator environment that allows for tailored instruction and strong student support. Reflected in the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics dataset, the Shenandoah Community School District exemplifies a well-resourced, community-centered public school system dedicated to academic growth, student well-being, and operational excellence.
5
Total Schools
1,227
Total Students
174.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shenandoah Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,098
Hispanic72
Black8
Asian8
Two or More38
American Indian3
  • White
    1,098 (89.5%)
  • Hispanic
    72 (5.9%)
  • Two or More
    38 (3.1%)
  • Black
    8 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Shenandoah Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other2
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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:5
Students:1,227*
Teachers (FTE):174.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in Shenandoah Comm School District
Found 5 Schools