Total enrollment
2,462
+78 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Pella
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 91%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
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 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 3%: 2,384 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,462 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 91% to 87% over the same 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.