Total enrollment
659
-33 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
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).
4-year change in Pocahontas
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,763
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
659
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 5%: 692 students in SY 2020-21 versus 659 in SY 2024-25.
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.