At a glance
Reported students
408
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
408
North Polk Central Elementary School: 408 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 378
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about North Polk Central Elementary School
North Polk Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Alleman. It is one of 5 current school records connected to North Polk Comm School District. NCES reports 408 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, above the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.2%) and Black (3.7%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Polk Central Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.79 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.9 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.2%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black3.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in North Polk Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Polk West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
396 reported students
Big Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
357 reported students
North Polk Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
504 reported students
North Polk High School
High · Grades 09–12
644 reported students
Public schools near North Polk Central Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Elementary Elementary · Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 639 | 3.8 mi |
| Ashland Ridge Elementary Elementary · Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 548 | 4.4 mi |
| Northeast Elementary Elementary · Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 595 | 5.1 mi |
| Big Creek Elementary Elementary · North Polk Comm School District | 03–05 | 357 | 5.3 mi |
| Westwood Elementary School Elementary · Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 551 | 5.6 mi |
| Abbie Grove Elementary Elementary · Ankeny Comm School District | KG–05 | 445 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Polk Central Elementary School
What grades does North Polk Central Elementary School serve?
North Polk Central Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Polk Comm School District.
How many students attend North Polk Central Elementary School?
North Polk Central Elementary School reported 408 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 378 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Polk Central Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 408 students and 26.79 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Polk Central Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Polk Central Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Polk Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of North Polk Central Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
9.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is North Polk Central Elementary School in?
North Polk Central Elementary School is part of North Polk Comm School District, based in Alleman, IA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Polk Central Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rock Creek Elementary (3.8 mi), Ashland Ridge Elementary (4.4 mi), Northeast Elementary (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.