Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, North Polk West Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (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 70%).
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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20% in IA)
- Attendance Zone: North Polk West Elementary School serves the southwest part of Polk City, IA, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.6 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
North Polk West Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Polk West Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)85-89%
64%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
93%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
85-89% 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 70% IA state average).
How many students attend North Polk West Elementary School?
396 students attend North Polk West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Polk West Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, 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-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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