Pomeroy-Palmer Community School District
Pomeroy-Palmer Community School District is located in northwest Iowa. Pomeroy-Palmer Community School District has 137.98 square miles of land area and 0.30 square miles of water area. As of 2010, the total Pomeroy-Palmer Community School District population is 1,528. Pomeroy-Palmer Community School District median household income is $46,786 in 2008-2012. Pomeroy-Palmer Community School District median house value is $51,000 in 2008-2012. On average, Pomeroy-Palmer Community School District is much better than the state average in quality.
| Type: | Regular Local School District | | Grade: | Prekindergarten to Grade 12 | | Population | 1,528 (2010), rank #326 | | Population Growth | 8.22% since 2005-2009, see rank | | Population Density: | 11.05/sq mi, rank #333 | | Median Household Income: | $46,786 at 2008-2012—6.12% increase since 2005-2009, rank #233 | | Median House Price: | $51,000 at 2008-2012—-4.14% increase since 2005-2009, rank #351 | | Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer | | Land Area: | 137.98 sq mi, rank #195 | | Water Area: | 0.30 sq mi (0.22%), rank #206 | | State: | Iowa | | County: | Pocahontas County, Calhoun County | | City: | Palmer, Manson, Pocahontas, Gilmore City, Pomeroy, Fonda, Twin Lakes, Jolley | | Zip: | 50571, 50563, 50574, 50541, 50575, 50540, 50579, 50551 |
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Pomeroy-Palmer Community School District Map, Border, and Nearby Locations
Students and Teachers
| | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 |
| Total Students: | NA | 239 | 225 | 225 | 189 | 194 |
| English Language Learner Students: | NA | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Total Teachers: | NA | 17.25 | 18.33 | 19.86 | 26.70 | 24.80 |
| Prekindergarten: | NA | 0.50 | 0.59 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Kindergarten: | NA | 1.63 | 1.59 | 1.88 | 1.90 | 1.80 |
| Elementary: | NA | 14.87 | 16.15 | 11.28 | 9.40 | 10.70 |
| Secondary: | NA | 0.25 | 0.00 | 6.20 | 14.40 | 11.30 |
| Ungraded: | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Other Staff: | 0.00 | 23.89 | 18.45 | 21.50 | 22.40 | 19.20 |
| Instructional Aides: | NA | 5.00 | 2.45 | 4.40 | 5.10 | 4.00 |
| Instructional Coordinators & Supervisors: | NA | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | NA | 0.20 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | NA | 0.20 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | NA | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Other Guidance Counselors: | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | NA | 0.05 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | NA | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| District Administrators: | NA | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| District Administrative Support: | NA | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| School Administrators: | NA | 0.50 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | NA | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Student Support Services: | NA | 7.70 | 4.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other Support Services: | NA | 6.84 | 7.66 | 11.10 | 10.80 | 9.70 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio: | NA | 13.86 | 12.28 | 11.33 | 7.08 | 7.82 |
Test Performance
| Year | Test | Grade | Measurement | Score | State Average |
| IA Test |
| 2012 | Math | 3rd Grade | % met std | 87.50% | 79.02% |
| 2012 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 37.50% | 76.41% |
| 2012 | Math | 4th Grade | % met std | 83.33% | 78.03% |
| 2012 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 83.33% | 74.25% |
| 2012 | Math | 5th Grade | % met std | 66.67% | 77.96% |
| 2012 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 33.33% | 74.27% |
| 2012 | Math | 6th Grade | % met std | 50.00% | 71.48% |
| 2012 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 50.00% | 64.44% |
| 2012 | Math | 7th Grade | % met std | 90.20% | 78.81% |
| 2012 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 80.39% | 67.39% |
| 2012 | Math | 8th Grade | % met std | 72.13% | 74.62% |
| 2012 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 72.13% | 66.08% |
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School District Fiscal Information
| | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
| | Amount | Per
Student | % | Amount | Per
Student | % | Amount | Per
Student | % |
| Total Revenue: | $4,243,000 | $17,753 | | $4,014,000 | $17,840 | | $3,294,000 | $14,640 | |
| Federal: | $154,000 | $644 | 3.6% | $359,000 | $1,596 | 8.9% | $217,000 | $964 | 6.6% |
| State: | $835,000 | $3,494 | 19.7% | $811,000 | $3,604 | 20.2% | $654,000 | $2,907 | 19.9% |
| Local: | $3,254,000 | $13,615 | 76.7% | $2,844,000 | $12,640 | 70.9% | $2,423,000 | $10,769 | 73.6% |
| Total Expenditures: | $2,850,000 | $11,925 | | $3,040,000 | $13,511 | | $3,261,000 | $14,493 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $2,145,000 | $8,975 | | $2,396,000 | $10,649 | | $2,517,000 | $11,187 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $1,393,000 | $5,828 | 64.9% | $1,658,000 | $7,369 | 69.2% | $1,665,000 | $7,400 | 66.2% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $87,000 | $364 | 4.1% | $80,000 | $356 | 3.3% | $98,000 | $436 | 3.9% |
| Administration: | $213,000 | $891 | 9.9% | $214,000 | $951 | 8.9% | $263,000 | $1,169 | 10.4% |
| Operations, Food, Other: | $452,000 | $1,891 | 21.1% | $444,000 | $1,973 | 18.5% | $491,000 | $2,182 | 19.5% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $44,000 | $184 | | $93,000 | $413 | | $199,000 | $884 | |
| Construction: | $15,000 | $63 | | $25,000 | $111 | | $105,000 | $467 | |
| Total Other: | $139,000 | $582 | | $109,000 | $484 | | $87,000 | $387 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $0 | $0 | | $0 | $0 | | $0 | $0 | |
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| Total Salary: | $1,292,000 | $5,406 | | $1,408,000 | $6,258 | | $1,493,000 | $6,636 | |
| Instruction/Teacher Salary: | $827,000 | $3,460 | 64.0% | $949,000 | $4,218 | 67.4% | $1,007,000 | $4,476 | 67.4% |
| Other Salary: | $465,000 | $1,946 | 36.0% | $459,000 | $2,040 | 32.6% | $486,000 | $2,160 | 32.6% |
| Total Benefit: | $321,000 | $1,343 | | $337,000 | $1,498 | | $350,000 | $1,556 | |
| Instruction/Teacher Benefit: | $205,000 | $858 | 63.9% | $224,000 | $996 | 66.5% | $224,000 | $996 | 64.0% |
| Other Benefit: | $116,000 | $485 | 36.1% | $113,000 | $502 | 33.5% | $126,000 | $560 | 36.0% |
Teacher's Experience and Compensation
| | 2007 | 2006 |
| Teachers with Bachelor Degree: | 93.8% | 86.7% |
| Teachers with Master or PhD Degree: | NA | NA |
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| Mean Number of Years of Teaching: | 15.0 years | 18.0 years |
| Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience: | 18.8% | NA |
| Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience: | 18.8% | 26.7% |
| Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience: | NA | NA |
| Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More: | 25.0% | 33.3% |
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| Mean Base Salary: | $38,001.0 | $33,794.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | $27,900.0 | $26,410.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience: | $35,712.0 | NA |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience: | $38,593.0 | $31,966.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience: | NA | NA |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More: | $49,011.0 | $39,976.0 |
