North Polk Central Elementary School

311 Ne 141st Ave
Alleman, IA 50007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Polk Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20% in IA
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

North Polk Central Elementary School's student population of 408 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

North Polk Central Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Polk Central Elementary School is 0.13, 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)
#231 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
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83%
64%
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72%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
93%
73%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
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 Central Elementary School's ranking?
North Polk Central Elementary School is ranked #231 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North Polk Central Elementary School often compared to?
North Polk Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Polk West Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School, Crocker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend North Polk Central Elementary School?
408 students attend North Polk Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Polk Central Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Polk Central Elementary School?
North Polk Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Polk Central Elementary School offer ?
North Polk Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Polk Central Elementary School part of?
North Polk Central Elementary School is part of North Polk Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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