Crawford County Schools & Education
Crawford County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,167
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#76
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Crawford County
Measured School Summary
Crawford County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.8%.
Funding Context
At $7,167 per pupil, Crawford County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the Iowa average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Crawford County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
11 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #76 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
91.8%
0.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,167
$424 below the state average
School coverage
11
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Crawford County has 11 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Crawford County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Crawford County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#76
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Denison Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
2,245 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Ar-We-Va Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
243 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Boyer Valley Comm School District
Elementary school only in this slice
200 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District
Elementary and middle visible
185 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Denison Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Crawford County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Crawford County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Crawford County, Iowa
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Educational Access in Crawford
Crawford County operates 11 public schools across five districts, serving a student population of 2,996. The system consists of six elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools. This distributed network ensures that educational resources are available even in the most remote parts of the county.
The Denison Hub and Beyond
The Denison Community School District is the county's primary educational driver, serving 2,245 students across four schools. Smaller districts like Ar-We-Va and Charter Oak-Ute offer more intimate alternatives with under 250 students each. No charter schools are currently available, keeping the focus on these community-based public districts.
The Feel of Crawford Schools
With seven rural schools and four town-based facilities, Crawford County leans toward a traditional rural educational experience. Denison High School is the largest campus with 786 students, contrasting with smaller elementary schools that help keep the county average at 272. This variety allows for both large-scale high school opportunities and small-scale primary learning.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Crawford County
Reported Enrollment
2,996
11 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Crawford County
Denison Comm School District
Boyer Valley Comm School District
Ar-We-Va Comm School District
Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District
Schleswig Comm School District
11 Public Schools in Crawford County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denison High School | Record | Denison Comm School District | Denison, 51442Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 786 |
| Denison Elementary School | Record | Denison Comm School District | Denison, 51442Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 676 |
| Denison Middle School | Record | Denison Comm School District | Denison, 51442Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 502 |
| Broadway Elementary School | Record | Denison Comm School District | Denison, 51442Town: Remote | 4–5 | Primary | 281 |
| Boyer Valley Elementary School | Record | Boyer Valley Comm School District | Dow City, 51528Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 200 |
| Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School | Record | Ar-We-Va Comm School District | Westside, 51467Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 137 |
| Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School | Record | Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District | Charter Oak, 51439Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 128 |
| Westside Junior-Senior High School | Record | Ar-We-Va Comm School District | Westside, 51467Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 106 |
| Schleswig Elementary School | Record | Schleswig Comm School District | Schleswig, 51461Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 69 |
| Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School | Record | Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District | Charter Oak, 51439Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 57 |
| Schleswig Middle School | Record | Schleswig Comm School District | Schleswig, 51461Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 54 |
Denison High School
Denison Comm School District
Denison, 51442 / Town: Remote
Denison Elementary School
Denison Comm School District
Denison, 51442 / Town: Remote
Denison Middle School
Denison Comm School District
Denison, 51442 / Town: Remote
Broadway Elementary School
Denison Comm School District
Denison, 51442 / Town: Remote
Boyer Valley Elementary School
Boyer Valley Comm School District
Dow City, 51528 / Rural: Distant
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School
Ar-We-Va Comm School District
Westside, 51467 / Rural: Remote
Charter Oak-Ute Elementary School
Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District
Charter Oak, 51439 / Rural: Remote
Westside Junior-Senior High School
Ar-We-Va Comm School District
Westside, 51467 / Rural: Remote
Schleswig Elementary School
Schleswig Comm School District
Schleswig, 51461 / Rural: Distant
Charter Oak-Ute Junior High School
Charter Oak-Ute Comm School District
Charter Oak, 51439 / Rural: Remote
Schleswig Middle School
Schleswig Comm School District
Schleswig, 51461 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,167
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Crawford County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Crawford County, Iowa?
Crawford County operates 11 public schools across five districts, serving a student population of 2,996. The system consists of six elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools. This distributed network ensures that educational resources are available even in the most remote parts of the county.
What are the major school districts in Crawford County, Iowa?
The Denison Community School District is the county's primary educational driver, serving 2,245 students across four schools. Smaller districts like Ar-We-Va and Charter Oak-Ute offer more intimate alternatives with under 250 students each. No charter schools are currently available, keeping the focus on these community-based public districts.
What is the school experience like in Crawford County?
With seven rural schools and four town-based facilities, Crawford County leans toward a traditional rural educational experience. Denison High School is the largest campus with 786 students, contrasting with smaller elementary schools that help keep the county average at 272. This variety allows for both large-scale high school opportunities and small-scale primary learning.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.