The district is composed of the communities of Swea City, Ledyard and Bancroft with an approximate district population number of 3200. It also lies 65 miles to the north of Fort Dodge. Residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural areas are found within the boundaries of the school district. Medical services are available in both the communities of Bancroft and Swea City including a dental office and chiropractic services. Several choices of hospitals are located within a 30-mile radius.
Educational opportunities are available within reasonable driving distances.
Iowa Lakes Community College is located in Estherville and Algona. It is interesting to note that the 1993 enrollment was 462. All classrooms in grades K-3 have 17 or fewer students. We have a zero dropout rate. There are no students enrolled in alternative schooling.