North Polk West Elementary School

1400 W Broadway
Polk City, IA 50226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, North Polk West Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 5% in IA
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Polk West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

North Polk West Elementary School's student population of 629 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
629 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

North Polk West Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Polk West Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#35 out of 1221 schools
(Top 5%)
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90-94%
64%
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80-84%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
95%
73%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Polk West Elementary School's ranking?
North Polk West Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North Polk West Elementary School often compared to?
North Polk West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School, North Polk Central Elementary School, North Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend North Polk West Elementary School?
629 students attend North Polk West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of North Polk West Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Polk West Elementary School?
North Polk West Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Polk West Elementary School offer ?
North Polk West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Polk West Elementary School part of?
North Polk West Elementary School is part of North Polk Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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