Schools
This section describes characteristics of students, teachers, and school districts. The data tables include information about enrollment, teacher-to-student ratios, and performance measures such as public school drop-out rates. For the educational attainment of the adult population, refer to the "Workers" chapter.
County Data Tables
EDU-1 Public school enrollment by county
EDU-3 Public school dropout rates for grades 7-12
EDU-6 Full-time teaching staff profile by district
Other Data Tables
Sources for Related Data
Refer to the Data Sources section in the Atlas Guide to learn about sources for more detailed or related data on this topic.
An 1880 statistical atlas of the United States illustrates the ratio of enrollment to the school-aged
population. Iowa ranked 3rd highest among states, at 83 percent.
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