Top Rankings
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 947 students in Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
947 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove 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 92% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,067 is higher 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 $27,335 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,067
$16,468
Spending / Student
$27,335
$16,042
Best Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odebolt Elementary-odebolt
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S. Maple
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Gr: K-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 John Montgomery Dr
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 Barnes St
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 S. Maple
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District?
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District manages 4 public schools serving 947 students.
What is the rank of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District?
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District is ranked #145 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District?
93% of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District?
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,335 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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