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Nodaway Valley Comm School District

410 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 636 students in Nodaway Valley Comm 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 Comm 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 9% 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
3 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
636 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nodaway Valley Comm 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.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#154 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
75%
68%
71%
70%
65-69%
63%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.48
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,719 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,792 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,719
$16,592
Spending / Student
$13,792
$16,163

Best Nodaway Valley Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nodaway Valley Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 1st St
Fontanelle, IA 50846
(641) 630-1042
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Nodaway Valley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 630-1042
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Nodaway Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
324 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 630-1042
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nodaway Valley Comm School District?
Nodaway Valley Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 636 students.
What is the rank of Nodaway Valley Comm School District?
Nodaway Valley Comm School District is ranked #154 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 Comm School District?
91% of Nodaway Valley Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nodaway Valley Comm School District?
Nodaway Valley Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Nodaway Valley Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,792 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 636 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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