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South Page Elementary School

606 Iowa Ave, College Springs, IA 51637 · (712) 582-3212 · Page County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL36 STUDENTS
Enrollment
36
Elementary
DISTRICT 29 · STATE 325
Student : Teacher
3.9:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.3:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
27 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 41%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
5
Kindergarten
3
Grade 1
5
Grade 2
4
Grade 3
6
Grade 4
5
Grade 5
4
Grade 6
4
Student demographics
White
3186%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 70%
Hispanic
26%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 14%
Two+
38%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2158%
Female
1542%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
36
-52 (-59%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
3.9:1
was 19.4:1
% White
86%
was 97%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About South Page Elementary School

South Page Elementary School is one of the rural-scale primary schools in College Springs, Iowa, one of the schools within South Page Comm School District, with 36 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 325 students per school, that is 89% below typical.

Across the 2 schools in South Page Comm School District (58 students total), South Page Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, South Page Elementary School lists that nearly all students (86%) are White. Beyond that, the school lists 8% multiracial, 6% Hispanic.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 3.9:1 students per teacher. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 13.7:1 average. Roughly 75% of students at South Page Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is higher than Page County's rate of about 42%.

In the broader community, Page County reports that the typical household earns roughly $57,953 per year, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Across Page County's 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,557 students), South Page Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: South Page Senior High School, around 0.0 miles off. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

South Page Elementary School operates from a rural location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at South Page Elementary School has ticked down 59%, going from 88 students in 2018 to 36 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 97% to 86% over that span. Class-load math has pulled in: from 19.4:1 in 2018 to 3.9:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the feed for South Page Elementary School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Page County at a glance

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Population
15,131
Census ACS
Median income
$57,953
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
2,557 students

Quick facts

School name
South Page Elementary School
District
South Page Comm School District
Address
606 Iowa Ave, College Springs, IA 51637
Phone
(712) 582-3212
County
Page County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
36
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
3.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
27 (75%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
192667001551
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in South Page Comm School District
Other schools in College Springs
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About South Page Elementary School
How large is South Page Elementary School?
South Page Elementary School enrolls approximately 36 students in grades PK-06.
Is South Page Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
South Page Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does South Page Elementary School have?
South Page Elementary School employs 9 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.9:1.
What is the student diversity at South Page Elementary School?
Student demographics at South Page Elementary School are roughly 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees South Page Elementary School?
South Page Elementary School is overseen by South Page Comm School District in Page County.
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