North Tama County Comm School District

District Overview
Situated at 605 Walnut in Traer, Iowa, the North Tama County Community School District provides a comprehensive, traditional public education spanning a complete Pre-Kindergarten through 12th-grade curriculum. Operating as an active, independent public district within a distant rural setting, North Tama oversees two school facilities dedicated to delivering accessible learning opportunities to area families. The district offers a streamlined educational framework designed to seamlessly guide students from early childhood development through high school graduation within a close-knit, community-centered environment.

The district serves a student body of 479 pupils, maintaining manageable class sizes across all grade levels. To support academic development and daily operational needs, North Tama County relies on a strong professional workforce totaling approximately 158 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes over 81 FTE teachers alongside dedicated instructional aides and operational support staff, creating a well-resourced learning ecosystem. This substantial staffing context enables personalized instruction, robust student services, and a supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of its rural Midwest community.
2
Total Schools
479
Total Students
81.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Tama County Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White445
Hispanic17
Black2
Two or More13
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    445 (92.9%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.7%)
  • Black
    2 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in North Tama County Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
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:2
Students:479*
Teachers (FTE):81.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9
Schools in North Tama County Comm School District
Found 2 Schools