For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 651 students in Nodaway Valley Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Nodaway Valley Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
651 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nodaway Valley Community School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.47
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
90%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,333 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,475 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,333
$16,468
Spending / Student
$13,475
$16,042
Best Nodaway Valley Community School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nodaway Valley Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 1st St
Fontanelle, IA 50846
(641) 745-2291
Fontanelle, IA 50846
(641) 745-2291
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Nodaway Valley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6141
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6141
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Nodaway Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6136
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6136
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nodaway Valley Community School District?
Nodaway Valley Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 651 students.
What is the rank of Nodaway Valley Community School District?
Nodaway Valley Community School District is ranked #153 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Nodaway Valley Community School District?
90% of Nodaway Valley Community School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nodaway Valley Community School District?
Nodaway Valley Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Nodaway Valley Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,475 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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