Mormon Trail Community School District, Iowa

Mormon Trail Community School District is a unified school district in 4 counties, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,613 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 204 sq mi (529 km²) of land.

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Mormon Trail Community School District in Iowa
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Mormon Trail Community School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,613 ± 194
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Decatur County42% of the district’s landWayne County27% of the district’s landLucas County22% of the district’s landClarke County9% of the district’s land
Land area
204 sq mi (529 km²)
Median household income
$62,566 ± $5,251
Median home value
$108,400 ± $11,152
Water area
0.18 sq mi (0.45 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1919740
Coordinates (central point)
40.849793, -93.550969

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 Mormon Trail Community School District, largest first

  1. Richman Township685 people
  2. Humeston (city)551 people
  3. Garden Grove Township377 people
  4. Union Township237 people
  5. Garden Grove (city)171 people
  6. Franklin Township134 people
  7. Derby (city)110 people
  8. High Point Township91 people
  9. Le Roy (city)19 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. Wayne Community School District12 mi southeast
  2. Central Decatur Community School District15 mi southwest
  3. Clarke Community School District15 mi northwest
  4. Chariton Community School District19 mi northeast

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

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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