Burlington Community School District, Iowa

Burlington Community School District is a unified school district in Des Moines County, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 27,723 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 81.5 sq mi (211 km²) of land.

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Burlington Community School District in Iowa
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
27,723 ± 503
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Des Moines County
Land area
81.5 sq mi (211 km²)
Median household income
$60,241 ± $3,200
Median home value
$121,000 ± $6,491
Water area
5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1905790
Coordinates (central point)
40.801822, -91.159929

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 Burlington Community School District, largest first

  1. Burlington (city)23,728 people
  2. Beaverdale (CDP)910 people
  3. Concordia Township777 people
  4. Tama Township755 people
  5. Union Township701 people
  6. Middletown (city)322 people
  7. Oak Hills (CDP)137 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. West Burlington Independent School District1.6 mi north
  2. Danville Community School District8.4 mi northwest
  3. Mediapolis Community School District12 mi north
  4. West Central Community Unit School District 235, Illinois13 mi east
  5. Fort Madison Community School District13 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Burlington 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 Burlington Community School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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