At a glance
Reported students
1,112
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467.5
Southeast Polk Middle School: 1,112 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. 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
- 569
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Southeast Polk Middle School
Southeast Polk Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–07 in Altoona. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Southeast Polk Comm School District. NCES reports 1,112 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, above the Iowa median of 14.4:1 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 (69.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.9%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. 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 Southeast Polk Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 70 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White69.2%
- Hispanic11.9%
- Black8.3%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.2%
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 Southeast Polk Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Clay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
700 reported students
Willowbrook Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
523 reported students
Southeast Polk High School
High · Grades 10–12
1,722 reported students
Four Mile Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
495 reported students
Delaware Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
440 reported students
Altoona Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
429 reported students
Public schools near Southeast Polk Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School Middle · Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District | 05–06 | 445 | 3.6 mi |
| Bondurant-Farrar Junior High Middle · Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District | 07–08 | 398 | 4.6 mi |
| Hoyt Middle School Middle · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 06–08 | 455 | 4.8 mi |
| Goodrell Middle School Middle · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 06–08 | 511 | 6.2 mi |
| Woodside Middle School Middle · Saydel Comm School District | 05–08 | 396 | 8.1 mi |
| Hiatt Middle School Middle · Des Moines Independent Comm School District | 06–08 | 488 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Polk Middle School
What grades does Southeast Polk Middle School serve?
Southeast Polk Middle School reports grades 06–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Southeast Polk Comm School District.
How many students attend Southeast Polk Middle School?
Southeast Polk Middle School reported 1,112 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 569 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southeast Polk Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 1,112 students and 70 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southeast Polk Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southeast Polk Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southeast Polk Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southeast Polk Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41% 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 Southeast Polk Middle School in?
Southeast Polk Middle School is part of Southeast Polk Comm School District, based in Pleasant Hill, IA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southeast Polk Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School (3.6 mi), Bondurant-Farrar Junior High (4.6 mi), Hoyt Middle School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.