West Branch Community School District, Iowa

West Branch Community School District is a unified school district in Cedar County and Johnson County, Iowa, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 4,713 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 125 sq mi (324 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
4,713 ± 436
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Cedar County66% of the district’s landJohnson County34% of the district’s land
Land area
125 sq mi (324 km²)
Median household income
$90,988 ± $12,746
Median home value
$268,500 ± $38,947
Water area
0.66 sq mi (1.72 km²)
State
Iowa
Census code (GEOID)
1930750
Coordinates (central point)
41.691401, -91.318433

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 West Branch Community School District, largest first

  1. Springdale Township3,065 people
  2. West Branch (city)2,594 people
  3. Scott Township1,941 people
  4. Iowa Township689 people
  5. Graham Township645 people
  6. Gower Township310 people
  7. Downey (CDP)59 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. Tipton Community School District9.4 mi northeast
  2. West Liberty Community School District11 mi south
  3. Solon Community School District12 mi northwest
  4. Iowa City Community School District13 mi west
  5. Wilton Community School District15 mi southeast

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

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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