Total enrollment
2,462
+46 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
6 schools in Pella
Iowa · Public K-12
Pella, Iowa runs 6 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 2,462 students across 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Pella
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
10,720
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,462
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Intermediate | Middle | 04-06 | 494 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Elementary | PK-03 | 254 |
| Madison Elementary School | Elementary | PK-03 | 401 |
| Pella High School | High | 09-12 | 801 |
| Pella Middle School | Middle | 07-08 | 375 |
| Viersen Early Learning Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 137 |
About Pella
Pella is a medium-population Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 2,462 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,416 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,462 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 4-year window.
On this page, the community for Pella discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.