Enrollment
137
Elementary
DISTRICT 264 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PELLA COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 192247002338
Viersen Early Learning Center
1050 E University St, Pella, IA 50219 · (641) 628-1944 · Marion County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL137 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
27.4:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.1:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
9%
12 students
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 41%
Community
0
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 | 137 | 100% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 24% · 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
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viersen Early Learning Center this school | 137 | 8.8% | N/A |
| Solon Intermediate Solon | 196 | 9.7% | 75.0% |
| Fairbank Elementary School Fairbank | 187 | 18.7% | N/A |
| Readlyn Elementary School Readlyn | 107 | 20.6% | 82.8% |
| Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center Granger | 253 | 14.6% | N/A |
| Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - PK Oskaloosa | 109 | 21.1% | N/A |
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 Viersen Early Learning Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Marion County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 137 | #637 of 705 | #8 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 8.8% | #652 of 666 | #8 of 8 |
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.
About Viersen Early Learning Center
Viersen Early Learning Center is a small elementary school with an address in Pella, Iowa. It covers pre-K, with a total enrollment of 137 students. Statewide, elementary schools in Iowa average about 325 students each.
Enrollment across the 6 schools in Pella Comm School District totals 2,462 students.
Federal enrollment data show Viersen Early Learning Center is 90% White. Other groups include 4% Hispanic and 3% Black. Pick two students at random and there is a 19% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teacher staffing is 5 full-time equivalents, or about 27.4 students per teacher. This ratio sits 13.7 above the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 9%. It compares with 29% for public schools in Marion County.
In the county around the school, Marion County, the median household income is $78,680, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. There are 17 public schools in Marion County, enrolling about 5,571 students in all.
Madison Elementary School is the closest public school, about 0.1 miles away in a straight line. Other public schools within five miles number 5.
Viersen Early Learning Center has an NCES locale of Town: Distant.
The Viersen Early Learning Center community page is open for posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Marion County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
33,642
Census ACS
Median income
$78,680
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
5,571 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pella Comm School District
- Pella High SchoolHigh · 801 students
- Jefferson IntermediateMiddle · 494 students
- Madison Elementary SchoolElementary · 401 students
- Pella Middle SchoolMiddle · 375 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 254 students
Other schools in Pella
- Pella High SchoolHigh · 801 students
- Jefferson IntermediateMiddle · 494 students
- Madison Elementary SchoolElementary · 401 students
- Pella Middle SchoolMiddle · 375 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 254 students
Nearby schools
- Madison Elementary School0.1 mi · 401
- Pella Middle School0.5 mi · 375
- Pella High School0.6 mi · 801
- Jefferson Intermediate0.6 mi · 494
- Lincoln Elementary School1.5 mi · 254
- Northstar Elementary School12.0 mi · 348
Frequently asked questions
About Viersen Early Learning CenterHow many students attend Viersen Early Learning Center?
Viersen Early Learning Center enrolls approximately 137 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Viersen Early Learning Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Viersen Early Learning Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does Viersen Early Learning Center have?
Viersen Early Learning Center employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 27.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Viersen Early Learning Center?
Student demographics at Viersen Early Learning Center are roughly 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Viersen Early Learning Center in?
Viersen Early Learning Center is part of Pella Comm School District.
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