Top Rankings
Southeast Polk Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,397 students in Southeast Polk Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Southeast Polk Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
7,397 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
461 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Southeast Polk Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.46
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
186 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
708 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
13%
# Black Students
539 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
5,491 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
74%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
437 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
338
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
530
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
524
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
489
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
505
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
522
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
513
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
535
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
567
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
521
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
600
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
584
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
612
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
557
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,648 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,172 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,648
$16,361
Spending / Student
$13,172
$15,938
Best Southeast Polk Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitchellville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
308 Elm Ave Nw
Mitchellville, IA 50169
(515) 967-4274
Mitchellville, IA 50169
(515) 967-4274
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Runnells Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6575 Se 116th Street
Runnells, IA 50237
(515) 966-2068
Runnells, IA 50237
(515) 966-2068
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Altoona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 6th St Sw
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-3771
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-3771
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Clay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 First Avenue S.
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-4198
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-4198
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 7th Ave Se
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-2109
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-2109
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #66.
Southeast Polk Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8325 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5509
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5509
Grades: 7-8
| 1,088 students
Rank: #77.
Delaware Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 E 46th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 262-3197
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 262-3197
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #88.
Four Mile Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
670 Se 68th St
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 265-1972
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 265-1972
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #99.
Spring Creek - 6th Grade
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8031 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5533
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-5533
Grades: 6
| 535 students
Rank: #1010.
Willowbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 17th Ave Sw
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-7512
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-7512
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #1111.
Southeast Polk High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7945 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-6631
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-6631
Grades: 9-12
| 2,353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southeast Polk Comm School District?
Southeast Polk Comm School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,397 students.
What is the rank of Southeast Polk Comm School District?
Southeast Polk Comm School District is ranked #113 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southeast Polk Comm School District?
74% of Southeast Polk Comm School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southeast Polk Comm School District?
Southeast Polk Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Southeast Polk Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,172 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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