- Delwood Elementary School — 2.8 mi · Grades PK–6 · 142 students
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| Metric | Delwood Community School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 165 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $14,242/yr | $17,619/yr | ↓ 19% below avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 10/10 — Excellent | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delwood Community School District (this district) | 10/10 | 98th | 165 |
| Central DeWitt Community School District | 7/10 | 61st | 1,613 |
| Northeast Community School District | 9/10 | 86th | 868 |
| Midland Community School District | 3/10 | 26th | 508 |
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Ranked against 316 rated districts in IA → 98th percentile → 10/10.
Source: Iowa Dept. of Education ISASP, grades 3–8 ELA & Math, Proficient, 2024–25 school year. Full methodology →
About Delwood Community School District
Delwood Community School District serves zip code 52037, covering Delmar, Iowa with grades Pre-K – 12th. Whether you’re researching a move, evaluating a home purchase, or preparing to enroll a child, the sections below give you a complete picture of this district’s resources, size, and what its rating means for your family.
Understanding the 10/10 Rating
With a rating of 10/10 (top-tier), Delwood Community School District ranks among Iowa’s top-tier-rated school systems. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Iowa’s ISASP grades 3–8 ELA & Math assessments (2024–25 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Iowa is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
⚠️ Small-district caveat. Delwood Community School District enrolls 165 students. A percentile rank drawn from so few test-takers is statistically unstable — it can move several points from one year to the next on normal variation alone, and a single class of students can swing it. Treat this rating as a rough signal rather than a precise ranking, and look at the school-level detail below before drawing conclusions.
Delwood Community School District ranks among the highest-performing public school districts in Iowa on state assessments, with reading and math proficiency rates in roughly the top 10–20% statewide. Homes in and around zip code 52037 often carry a measurable premium relative to neighboring areas served by lower-rated districts. Families moving here for academic strength will find a district whose students test well above the state norm. Even within top-rated districts, individual school performance varies — confirm your specific school assignments directly with the district.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 52037
Children in zip code 52037 are assigned to Delwood Community School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 52037, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Delwood Community School District at (563)674-4164 or visit www.delwood.k12.ia.us. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Iowa districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Delmar
For families considering a purchase in the Delmar area, district assignment matters financially. Because Delwood Community School District serves zip code 52037, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 52037 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Iowa, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Delwood Community School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 52037.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Delwood Community School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 52037 data.