Essex Community School District, Iowa

Essex Community School District is a unified school district in Page County, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,238 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 90.3 sq mi (234 km²) of land.

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Essex Community School District in Iowa
Essex Community School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,238 ± 210
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Page County
Land area
90.3 sq mi (234 km²)
Median household income
$61,500 ± $8,637
Median home value
$123,200 ± $16,689
Water area
0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1911040
Coordinates (central point)
40.853311, -95.242593

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 Essex Community School District, largest first

  1. Pierce Township1,190 people
  2. Essex (city)854 people
  3. Fremont Township229 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. Shenandoah Community School District11 mi southwest
  2. Stanton Community School District12 mi northeast
  3. Red Oak Community School District12 mi north
  4. Clarinda Community School District14 mi southeast

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

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