Pella Comm School District

District Overview
Located at 212 E University St in Pella, Iowa, the Pella Community School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system serving families across a vibrant distant town setting in central Iowa. Managing six individual school facilities, the district provides a seamless, continuous educational pathway for approximately 2,462 enrolled students, offering comprehensive programming from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district fosters a balanced and inclusive learning environment that accommodates a diverse student body—including 1,215 female and 1,247 male learners—across every foundational, intermediate, and secondary grade level.

Supporting this academic community is a substantial organizational framework composed of over 824 full-time equivalent staff members. Teaching and learning are anchored by approximately 340 full-time equivalent teachers, who work alongside more than 110 instructional aides to deliver individualized classroom support, while nearly 375 support staff personnel manage vital operations, student services, and facility maintenance. As a non-charter public school system deeply integrated into its local region, the Pella Community School District offers a well-resourced, community-focused educational environment for area families, with further information and institutional resources accessible at www.pellaschools.org.
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Total Schools
2,462
Total Students
339.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pella Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,137
Hispanic110
Black44
Asian39
Two or More99
American Indian1
Pacific Islander32
  • White
    2,137 (86.8%)
  • Hispanic
    110 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    99 (4.0%)
  • Black
    44 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    39 (1.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    32 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Pella Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle2
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:2,462*
Teachers (FTE):339.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.2
Schools in Pella Comm School District
Found 6 Schools