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What's something North Polk West Elementary School does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
396
Elementary
DISTRICT 387 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH POLK COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 192091001249
North Polk West Elementary School
1400 W Broadway, Polk City, IA 50226 · (515) 984-3400 · Polk County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL396 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.0:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
7%
29 students
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 41%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 57 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 110 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 103 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 126 | 32% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
North Polk West Elementary School→Big Creek Elementary→North Polk Middle School→North Polk High School
Based on grade levels within North Polk Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Polk West Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Polk West Elementary School this school | 396 | 7.3% | N/A |
| Big Creek Elementary Polk City | 357 | 9.8% | 83.3% |
| North Polk Central Elementary School Alleman | 408 | 9.6% | 79.1% |
| Lakeview Elementary Solon | 490 | 6.3% | 78.0% |
| Peosta Elementary School Peosta | 425 | 11.1% | 80.2% |
| Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building Denver | 431 | 12.1% | 93.1% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Polk West Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Polk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 396 | #225 of 705 | #51 of 89 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #487 of 561 | #68 of 86 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.6% | #512 of 561 | #86 of 86 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 7.3% | #656 of 666 | #87 of 89 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.6% | #62 of 359 | #10 of 64 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
396
-177 (-31%) vs 2020
+50% since 1990-91, when it was 264
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 17.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 396 | 25.5 | 15.5:1 | 7% (29) |
| 2023-24 | 416 | 28.8 | 14.4:1 | 10% (40) |
| 2022-23 | 426 | 27.8 | 15.3:1 | 8% (33) |
| 2020-21 | 573 | 33 | 17.4:1 | 7% (41) |
| 2017-18 | 525 | 29.3 | 17.9:1 | 8% (42) |
| 2015-16 | 479 | 30 | 16.0:1 | 8% (37) |
| 2010-11 | 400 | 24 | 16.7:1 | 10% (41) |
| 2000-01 | 227 | 13 | 17.5:1 | 10% (22) |
| 1990-91 | 264 | 16 | 16.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Polk West Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 25% (525 to 396); teachers down 13% (29.3 to 25.5).
About North Polk West Elementary School
North Polk West Elementary School is an elementary school located in Polk City, Iowa, in Polk County. It reports enrollment of 396 students in pre-K through 2. That puts enrollment 22% above the 325-student average for elementary schools in Iowa.
North Polk West Elementary School is one school in North Polk Comm School District, a system of 5 schools with 2,309 students.
White students account for 93% of the school's enrollment. Other reported shares: 3% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Polk County's residents are about 76% White, 17 points below the school's share. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 13, compared with 70 nationally.
The student-to-teacher ratio at North Polk West Elementary School is 15.5:1, based on 25.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Iowa, 13.7:1, is lower. North Polk West Elementary School counts 7% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Polk County is 49%.
In the wider Polk County area, the median household earns about $83,576 a year, about 40% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. North Polk West Elementary School shares Polk County with 136 other public schools.
The closest school to North Polk West Elementary School is Big Creek Elementary, located about 1.1 miles away. North Polk West Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 4 others within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes North Polk West Elementary School as Town: Fringe.
Enrollment figures show a decline of 177 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. The school's ratio dropped from 17.4:1 to 15.5:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Polk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
503,175
Census ACS
Median income
$83,576
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
137
77,436 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in North Polk Comm School District
- North Polk High SchoolHigh · 644 students
- North Polk Middle SchoolMiddle · 504 students
- North Polk Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 408 students
- Big Creek ElementaryElementary · 357 students
Nearby schools
- Big Creek Elementary1.1 mi · 357
- Abbie Grove Elementary3.8 mi · 445
- Woodward-Granger Elementary School4.9 mi · 349
- Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center5.0 mi · 253
- Rock Creek Elementary5.2 mi · 639
- Westwood Elementary School5.3 mi · 551
Frequently asked questions
About North Polk West Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at North Polk West Elementary School?
North Polk West Elementary School enrolls approximately 396 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does North Polk West Elementary School serve?
North Polk West Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many teachers does North Polk West Elementary School have?
North Polk West Elementary School employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at North Polk West Elementary School?
At North Polk West Elementary School, the student body is approximately 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is North Polk West Elementary School public or private?
North Polk West Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by North Polk Comm School District.
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