Casey: Schools & Education
9 public schools serve Casey. Nodaway Valley Elementary School is the largest at 296 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,529 students.
- ~42 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
9 K-12 schools serving the area — about 42 residents per school. 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (9)
| School Districts · Districts | Adair-Casey Comm School Distri, Nodaway Valley Comm School Dis, Orient-Macksburg Comm School D, West Central Valley Comm Schoo |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1903090, 1913110, 1921810, 1927500 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 9 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,529 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 115 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 691 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 45.2% |
| Schools Count | 9 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Southwestern Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 21.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Southwestern Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Creston |
| Nearest College · Phone | (641) 782-7081 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 21.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Casey Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 604 Mcpherson Dr |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (641) 746-2670 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 50048 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1040 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 18.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12