Runnells Elementary School

6575 Se 116th Street
Runnells, IA 50237
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Runnells 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 5%).
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 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10% in IA
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Runnells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Runnells Elementary School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Runnells Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Runnells Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#72 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
85-89%
64%
80-84%
70%
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Runnells Elementary School's ranking?
Runnells Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Runnells Elementary School often compared to?
Runnells Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Four Mile Elementary School, Prairie Trail 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 Runnells Elementary School?
276 students attend Runnells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Runnells Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Runnells Elementary School?
Runnells Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Runnells Elementary School offer ?
Runnells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Runnells Elementary School part of?
Runnells Elementary School is part of Southeast Polk Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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