Spencer Comm School District
2,194 Students
5 Schools
District Overview
Located at 23 E 7th St in Spencer, Iowa, the Spencer Community School District serves as a primary educational hub for its surrounding region. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district encompasses five operational schools delivering a complete educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated within a remote town setting in northwestern Iowa, the district provides an accessible, community-focused learning environment tailored to the academic and personal growth of local youth. Prospective families, students, and community members can easily connect with the district office by phone at (712) 262-8950 or explore its programs and resources online at spencerschools.org.
Based on national educational statistics for the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a total enrollment of 2,194 students across all grade levels. To cultivate a well-supported learning atmosphere, Spencer Community School District maintains a strong workforce comprising approximately 620 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The instructional framework is anchored by nearly 277 FTE teachers, complimented by more than 75 FTE instructional aides and approximately 267 FTE support staff personnel. This extensive support network helps ensure that students receive dedicated classroom attention alongside well-maintained facilities and comprehensive student services.
Based on national educational statistics for the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a total enrollment of 2,194 students across all grade levels. To cultivate a well-supported learning atmosphere, Spencer Community School District maintains a strong workforce comprising approximately 620 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The instructional framework is anchored by nearly 277 FTE teachers, complimented by more than 75 FTE instructional aides and approximately 267 FTE support staff personnel. This extensive support network helps ensure that students receive dedicated classroom attention alongside well-maintained facilities and comprehensive student services.
5
Total Schools
2,194
Total Students
277.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,844 |
| Hispanic | 205 |
| Black | 35 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Two or More | 86 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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White1,844 (84.0%)
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Hispanic205 (9.3%)
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Two or More86 (3.9%)
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Black35 (1.6%)
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Asian20 (0.9%)
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American Indian4 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
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: | 2,194* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 277.1* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.9 |
Schools in Spencer Comm School District
Found 5 Schools
249 Students
Elementary School 1st - 2nd
201 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
442 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
688 Students
High School 9th - 12th
514 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th