South O'Brien Community School District
South O'Brien Community School District is located in northwest Iowa. South O'Brien Community School District has 308.09 square miles of land area and 0.14 square miles of water area. As of 2010-2014, the total South O'Brien Community School District population is 4,582. South O'Brien Community School District median household income is $53,777 in 2010-2014. South O'Brien Community School District median house value is $81,500 in 2010-2014. On average, South O'Brien Community School District is much better than the state average in quality.
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South O'Brien Community School District Map, Border, and Nearby Locations
216 South Rutledge
Paullina IA, 51046, Obrien County
Phone: 712-949-2115
Students and Teachers
| 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | |
| Total Students: | 700 | 670 | 678 | 670 | 633 | 622 | 657 |
| English Language Learner Students: | 5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Total Teachers: | 49.07 | 48.45 | 47.65 | 47.49 | 52.50 | 52.20 | 52.20 |
| Prekindergarten: | 1.40 | 1.40 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 1.54 | 1.50 | 2.00 |
| Kindergarten: | 3.78 | 3.68 | 3.65 | 3.75 | 3.20 | 3.20 | 3.00 |
| Elementary: | 27.18 | 26.82 | 26.20 | 25.84 | 19.86 | 19.60 | 18.80 |
| Secondary: | 16.71 | 16.55 | 16.90 | 16.90 | 27.90 | 27.90 | 28.40 |
| Ungraded: | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Other Staff: | 58.97 | 56.75 | 54.45 | 52.20 | 54.80 | 55.10 | 52.10 |
| Instructional Aides: | 27.45 | 25.60 | 23.10 | 22.10 | 21.20 | 18.50 | 17.90 |
| Instructional Coordinators & Supervisors: | 0.50 | 0.78 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | NA | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | NA | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Other Guidance Counselors: | 1.02 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| District Administrators: | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.10 |
| School Administrators: | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | 5.00 | 4.60 | 4.60 | 4.35 | 3.80 | 3.80 | 3.80 |
| Student Support Services: | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other Support Services: | 17.30 | 17.05 | 16.55 | 16.05 | 18.00 | 20.30 | 19.80 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio: | 14.27 | 13.83 | 14.23 | 14.11 | 12.06 | 11.92 | 12.59 |
Schools
| South O'brien Elementary School Primghar Center |  | Prekindergarten to Grade 6 | 155 3rd St Ne, Primghar IA 51245 |
| South O'brien Secondary School | Grade 7 to Grade 12 | 307 West Groesbeck, Paullina IA 51046 |
Test Performance
| Year | Test | Grade | Measurement | Score | State Average |
| IA Test | |||||
| 2012 | Math | 11th Grade | % met std | 90.20% | 82.81% |
| 2013 | Math | 11th Grade | % met std | 92.73% | 82.19% |
| 2012 | Reading | 11th Grade | % met std | 88.24% | 83.97% |
| 2013 | Reading | 11th Grade | % met std | 85.45% | 83.26% |
| 2012 | Math | 3rd Grade | % met std | 81.82% | 79.02% |
| 2013 | Math | 3rd Grade | % met std | 67.57% | 77.80% |
| 2012 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 81.82% | 76.41% |
| 2013 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 75.68% | 76.30% |
| 2012 | Math | 4th Grade | % met std | 92.11% | 78.03% |
| 2013 | Math | 4th Grade | % met std | 89.19% | 79.00% |
| 2012 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 92.11% | 74.25% |
| 2013 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 78.38% | 75.51% |
| 2012 | Math | 5th Grade | % met std | 84.38% | 77.96% |
| 2013 | Math | 5th Grade | % met std | 84.21% | 79.10% |
| 2012 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 65.63% | 74.27% |
| 2013 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 84.21% | 75.72% |
| 2012 | Math | 6th Grade | % met std | 84.09% | 71.48% |
| 2013 | Math | 6th Grade | % met std | 67.74% | 73.04% |
| 2012 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 72.73% | 64.44% |
| 2013 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 77.42% | 65.78% |
| 2012 | Math | 7th Grade | % met std | 82.50% | 78.81% |
| 2013 | Math | 7th Grade | % met std | 90.48% | 78.31% |
| 2012 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 67.50% | 67.39% |
| 2013 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 71.43% | 68.56% |
| 2012 | Math | 8th Grade | % met std | 86.11% | 74.62% |
| 2013 | Math | 8th Grade | % met std | 74.36% | 74.59% |
| 2012 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 77.78% | 66.08% |
| 2013 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 71.79% | 66.34% |
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School District Fiscal Information
| 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||
| Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | |
| Total Revenue: | $8,234,000 | $12,145 | $7,737,000 | $11,548 | $7,276,000 | $11,494 | |||
| Federal: | $422,000 | $622 | 5.1% | $481,000 | $718 | 6.2% | $789,000 | $1,246 | 10.8% |
| State: | $3,202,000 | $4,723 | 38.9% | $2,822,000 | $4,212 | 36.5% | $2,429,000 | $3,837 | 33.4% |
| Local: | $4,610,000 | $6,799 | 56.0% | $4,434,000 | $6,618 | 57.3% | $4,058,000 | $6,411 | 55.8% |
| Total Expenditures: | $7,473,000 | $11,022 | $7,231,000 | $10,793 | $6,840,000 | $10,806 | |||
| Total Current Expenditures: | $6,456,000 | $9,522 | $6,420,000 | $9,582 | $6,012,000 | $9,498 | |||
| Instructional Expenditures: | $4,338,000 | $6,398 | 67.2% | $4,234,000 | $6,319 | 66.0% | $3,966,000 | $6,265 | 66.0% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $352,000 | $519 | 5.5% | $451,000 | $673 | 7.0% | $366,000 | $578 | 6.1% |
| Administration: | $722,000 | $1,065 | 11.2% | $728,000 | $1,087 | 11.3% | $748,000 | $1,182 | 12.4% |
| Operations, Food, Other: | $1,044,000 | $1,540 | 16.2% | $1,007,000 | $1,503 | 15.7% | $932,000 | $1,472 | 15.5% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $633,000 | $934 | $414,000 | $618 | $439,000 | $694 | |||
| Construction: | $248,000 | $366 | $221,000 | $330 | $157,000 | $248 | |||
| Total Other: | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Interest on Debt: | $39,000 | $58 | $49,000 | $73 | $67,000 | $106 | |||
| Total Salary: | $4,219,000 | $6,223 | $4,145,000 | $6,187 | $3,955,000 | $6,248 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Salary: | $3,238,000 | $4,776 | 76.7% | $3,133,000 | $4,676 | 75.6% | $2,976,000 | $4,701 | 75.2% |
| Other Salary: | $981,000 | $1,447 | 23.3% | $1,012,000 | $1,510 | 24.4% | $979,000 | $1,547 | 24.8% |
| Total Benefit: | $1,277,000 | $1,883 | $1,248,000 | $1,863 | $1,226,000 | $1,937 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Benefit: | $894,000 | $1,319 | 70.0% | $850,000 | $1,269 | 68.1% | $821,000 | $1,297 | 67.0% |
| Other Benefit: | $383,000 | $565 | 30.0% | $398,000 | $594 | 31.9% | $405,000 | $640 | 33.0% |
Teacher's Experience and Compensation
| 2007 | 2006 | |
| Teachers with Bachelor Degree: | 81.1% | 78.4% |
| Teachers with Master or PhD Degree: | 18.9% | 21.6% |
| Mean Number of Years of Teaching: | 20.0 years | 21.0 years |
| Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | 10.8% | NA |
| Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience: | NA | 10.8% |
| Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience: | 32.4% | 37.8% |
| Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience: | 40.5% | 37.8% |
| Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More: | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| Mean Base Salary: | $44,257.0 | $41,992.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | $33,562.0 | NA |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience: | NA | $34,481.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience: | $44,975.0 | $42,241.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience: | $46,201.0 | $44,155.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More: | $47,578.0 | $44,944.0 |