Storm Lake Community School District

The Storm Lake Community School District consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a public charter school). The district serves a diverse student population in the Storm Lake area, with a focus on providing quality education to all students.

Among the standout schools in the district, Storm Lake Early Elementary School stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio at 13.3, but also the highest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 75.51%, indicating a high-need student population. In contrast, the St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College High School, a public charter school, has the lowest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 12.96%, suggesting a more affluent student population.

The data reveals that the schools in the Storm Lake Community School District are consistently performing below the state averages on standardized tests, with all schools ranked in the bottom half of their respective categories. This may be attributed to the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which range from 62.55% at Storm Lake High School to 76.04% at Storm Lake Elementary. The district's diverse racial makeup and potential funding disparities, with spending per student ranging from $12,357 at Storm Lake Middle School to $15,042 at Storm Lake High School, may also contribute to the academic challenges faced by the schools.