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Okoboji, IA vs Spencer, IA

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- Spencer spends 20.6% less per student than Okoboji.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.1% higher in Spencer than in Okoboji. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spencer had 3.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Okoboji
 Okoboji, IASpencer, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,806$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,377  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,648$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.58  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11604573
 Students per Counselor434  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Okoboji    2 Reviews
Kelly · Harris, MN
Answering the above comment
Over 14 years ago

I have no idea about "hiding" criminal activities, but as someone that grew up in Okoboji, I do know that it does tend to get a little bit busier in the Summer-as ANY  More

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IDaveZ · South Sioux City, NE
Okoboji hides Crime
Over 17 years ago

Not to be rude to the residents of Okoboji, Ia, but the town hides a great majority of the crime. It is a summer fun town, why let it leak? Victoria  More

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Reviews for Spencer    2 Reviews
bp · Portland, OR
Perfect summers, the worst winters
Over 3 years ago

The summers in Spencer are magical. Fireflies, perfect weather, and beautiful lakes nearby. Everything here grows like a dream. Just plant it and it will grow without  More

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KATHY  · Rio Rancho, NM
Politics
Over 15 years ago

Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up.  More

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