Total enrollment
659
-42 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Pocahontas
Iowa · Public K-12
Parents in Pocahontas have 3 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 659 students (1 elementary and 2 high).
7-year change in Pocahontas
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 90%
% Hispanic
10%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Area Elementary School | Elementary | KG-06 | 265 |
| Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School | High | 07-12 | 367 |
| Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center | High | 09-12 | 27 |
About Pocahontas
Public education in Pocahontas, Iowa runs across 3 schools that serves roughly 659 students. By footprint, Pocahontas sits in the compact bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 2 high.
Average school size in Pocahontas is around 220 students, 41% meaningfully below the Iowa average of about 376.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 6%: 701 students in SY 2017-18 versus 659 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 90% to 83%.
On this page, the community for Pocahontas discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.