At a glance
Reported students
137
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
27.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa other enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 52 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
388
Viersen Early Learning Center: 137 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
27.5:1 reported; state peer median 17:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Viersen Early Learning Center
Viersen Early Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Pella. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Pella Comm School District. NCES reports 137 students for 2024–25.
Among 52 combined / other schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 113.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 27.5:1, above the Iowa median of 17:1 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 (89.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Viersen Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 27.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.99 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.8%
- Hispanic3.6%
- Black2.9%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial1.5%
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.
Other schools in Pella Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
254 reported students
Pella Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
375 reported students
Madison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
401 reported students
Jefferson Intermediate
Middle · Grades 04–06
494 reported students
Pella High School
High · Grades 09–12
801 reported students
Public schools near Viersen Early Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary School Elementary · Pella Comm School District | PK–03 | 401 | 0.1 mi |
| Pella Middle School Middle · Pella Comm School District | 07–08 | 375 | 0.5 mi |
| Pella High School High · Pella Comm School District | 09–12 | 801 | 0.6 mi |
| Jefferson Intermediate Middle · Pella Comm School District | 04–06 | 494 | 0.6 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Pella Comm School District | PK–03 | 254 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Viersen Early Learning Center
What grades does Viersen Early Learning Center serve?
Viersen Early Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Pella Comm School District.
How many students attend Viersen Early Learning Center?
Viersen Early Learning Center reported 137 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 52 Iowa combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Viersen Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 27.5:1, based on 137 students and 4.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 17:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Viersen Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Viersen Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pella Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Viersen Early Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
8.8% 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 Viersen Early Learning Center in?
Viersen Early Learning Center is part of Pella Comm School District, based in Pella, IA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Viersen Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Madison Elementary School (0.1 mi), Pella Middle School (0.5 mi), Pella High School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.