Belle Plaine Community School District, Iowa

Belle Plaine Community School District is a unified school district in 4 counties, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,225 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 105 sq mi (271 km²) of land.

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Belle Plaine Community School District in Iowa
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Belle Plaine Community School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,225 ± 265
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Benton County39% of the district’s landTama County35% of the district’s landIowa County15% of the district’s landPoweshiek County11% of the district’s land
Land area
105 sq mi (271 km²)
Median household income
$74,269 ± $5,697
Median home value
$120,700 ± $8,196
Water area
0.2 sq mi (0.52 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1904620
Coordinates (central point)
41.903218, -92.282598

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Belle Plaine Community School District, largest first

  1. Belle Plaine (city)2,380 people
  2. Salt Creek Township778 people
  3. Iowa Township337 people
  4. Luzerne (city)120 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Iowa Valley Community School District12 mi southeast
  2. H-L-V Community School District12 mi south
  3. Benton Community School District13 mi east
  4. South Tama County Community School District15 mi west
  5. North Tama County Community School District19 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Belle Plaine Community School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Belle Plaine Community School District before you rely on it.

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