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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,424 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
7,424 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
474 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Southeast Polk Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 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
0.47
0.47
# American Indian Students
14 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
199 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
782 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
13%
# Black Students
603 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
5,326 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
72%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
477 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
312
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
521
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
523
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
550
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
516
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
525
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
533
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
544
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
532
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
574
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
533
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
604
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
575
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
582
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,595 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,124 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,595
$16,468
Spending / Student
$13,124
$16,042
Best Southeast Polk Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitchellville Elementary 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
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Runnells Elementary 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
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Altoona Elementary 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
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Clay Elementary 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
| 670 students
Rank: #55.
Centennial Elementary 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
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
Southeast Polk Junior High 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
| 1,106 students
Rank: #77.
Delaware Elementary 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
| 423 students
Rank: #88.
Four Mile Elementary 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
| 489 students
Rank: #99.
Spring Creek - 6th Grade
(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
| 544 students
Rank: #1010.
Willowbrook Elementary 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
| 546 students
Rank: #1111.
Southeast Polk High 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
| 2,294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southeast Polk Comm School District?
Southeast Polk Comm School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,424 students.
What is the rank of Southeast Polk Comm School District?
Southeast Polk Comm School District is ranked #115 out of 325 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?
72% of Southeast Polk Comm School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 $13,124 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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