Spencer Comm School District

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.
5
Total Schools
2,194
Total Students
277.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spencer Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,844
Hispanic205
Black35
Asian20
Two or More86
American Indian4
  • White
    1,844 (84.0%)
  • Hispanic
    205 (9.3%)
  • Two or More
    86 (3.9%)
  • Black
    35 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    20 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Spencer Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
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