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Lone Tree Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 401 students in Lone Tree Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Lone Tree Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
401 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lone Tree Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#271 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
89%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,007 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,319 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,007
$16,592
Spending / Student
$14,319
$16,163
Best Lone Tree Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lone Tree Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 S Devoe St
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4213
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4213
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lone Tree Middle-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 S Devoe St
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4610
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4610
Gr: 6-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lone Tree Comm School District?
Lone Tree Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 401 students.
What is the rank of Lone Tree Comm School District?
Lone Tree Comm School District is ranked #273 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lone Tree Comm School District?
89% of Lone Tree Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lone Tree Comm School District?
Lone Tree Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Lone Tree Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,319 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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