Dows: Schools & Education
There are 10 public schools in Dows. Hampton-Dumont High School is the largest at 480 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,259 students.
- ~56 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
10 K-12 schools serving the area — about 56 residents per school. 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (10)
| School Districts · Districts | AGWSR Comm School District, CAL Comm School District, Hampton-Dumont Comm School Dis, West Fork Comm School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1903060, 1905970, 1913470, 1925920 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 10 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,259 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 176 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,111 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 49.2% |
| Schools Count | 10 |
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 | Ellsworth Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 14.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Ellsworth Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Iowa Falls |
| Nearest College · Phone | (800) 322-9235 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.0 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 | Dows Community Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 114 W Ellsworth St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (515) 852-4326 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 50071 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1170 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 16.2% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12