Council Bluffs Comm School District
School District · Council Bluffs, Iowa
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,159
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,159
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Council Bluffs Comm School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Council Bluffs Comm School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
College View Elementary
Council Bluffs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Council Bluffs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Council Bluffs · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#261 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,159
+$2,137 vs Iowa median
District size
8,546 students
Much larger than Iowa median
The short answer
Council Bluffs Comm School District ranks #261 of 310 Iowa districts by overall school rating. Council Bluffs Comm School District's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are College View Elementary (8.5/10), Lewis & Clark Elementary School (7.2/10), and Gerald W Kirn Middle School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 37% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Council Bluffs Comm School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Council Bluffs Comm School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | College View Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Lewis & Clark Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Gerald W Kirn Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Hoover Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Franklin Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Edison Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Roosevelt Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Bloomer Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Woodrow Wilson Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Longfellow Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Council Bluffs Comm School District
Council Bluffs Comm School District is a Council Bluffs, Iowa school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 8,546 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $15,159 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Council Bluffs Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is College View Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Council Bluffs Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 65.2% and ELA proficiency of 62.2%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Council Bluffs Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Council Bluffs Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Council Bluffs Comm School District
14 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Council Bluffs
- Total Enrollment
- 8,546
- Teachers (FTE)
- 585
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
Council Bluffs Comm School District has 14 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Council Bluffs Comm School District?
The average composite rating for Council Bluffs Comm School District is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
Council Bluffs Comm School District spends $15,159 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Council Bluffs Comm School District is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
College View Elementary is the highest-rated school in Council Bluffs Comm School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
Across schools in Council Bluffs Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Council Bluffs Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?
Council Bluffs Comm School District has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Iowa by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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