South Tama County

Located at 1702 Harding Street in Tama, Iowa, the South Tama County Community School District operates as an active, traditional public school district rooted in a distant town community setting. Serving students across three operational campuses, the district delivers a complete PK–12 educational continuum that caters to children from their earliest pre-kindergarten years through high school graduation. As a fully operational, non-charter district, South Tama County provides a stable, structured academic environment designed to foster intellectual growth and community engagement across all grade levels.

The district supports an enrollment of 1,368 students, reflecting a culturally diverse student body that includes strong representation among Hispanic, White, and American Indian communities, alongside multiracial, Asian, and Black students. To ensure individualized guidance and comprehensive educational programming, South Tama County maintains a robust staffing infrastructure comprising over 426 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. This dedicated team includes nearly 189 FTE teachers, over 36 instructional aides, and more than 200 support staff members working collaboratively to maintain high educational standards. Families and researchers seeking additional information about district initiatives can visit the central office in Tama or explore resources online at www.s-tama.k12.ia.us.