Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pocahontal Area Pomeroy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)85-89%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
90%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Pocahontal Area Pomeroy Elementary School?
306 students attend Pocahontal Area Pomeroy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pocahontal Area Pomeroy Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocahontal Area Pomeroy Elementary School?
Pocahontal Area Pomeroy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pocahontal Area Pomeroy Elementary School offer ?
Pocahontal Area Pomeroy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pocahontal Area Pomeroy Elementary School part of?
Pocahontal Area Pomeroy Elementary School is part of Pocahontas Area Community School District.
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