Pocahontas Area Comm School District
713 Students
3 Schools
District Overview
Pocahontas Area Community School District is an active, traditional public school system centered in Pocahontas, Iowa, with main administrative offices located at 202 1st Ave SW. Situated in a remote rural setting, the district serves local families by offering a continuous prekindergarten through 12th-grade education across three operational school facilities. As an independent, non-charter district, it plays a vital role in providing grounded, community-focused academic pathways for students from early childhood through high school graduation.
The district encompasses a student body of 713 enrolled pupils, maintaining a supportive learning environment underpinned by substantial staffing resources. The educational team features approximately 104 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 25 instructional aides and nearly 109 support staff personnel, establishing a total workforce of over 237 dedicated professionals. This robust staffing structure translates into highly favorable educator-to-student ratios, ensuring that students across all grade levels benefit from tailored instruction, dedicated support services, and strong community connections throughout their schooling.
The district encompasses a student body of 713 enrolled pupils, maintaining a supportive learning environment underpinned by substantial staffing resources. The educational team features approximately 104 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 25 instructional aides and nearly 109 support staff personnel, establishing a total workforce of over 237 dedicated professionals. This robust staffing structure translates into highly favorable educator-to-student ratios, ensuring that students across all grade levels benefit from tailored instruction, dedicated support services, and strong community connections throughout their schooling.
3
Total Schools
713
Total Students
104.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 594 |
| Hispanic | 68 |
| Black | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 33 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 10 |
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White594 (83.3%)
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Hispanic68 (9.5%)
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Two or More33 (4.6%)
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Pacific Islander10 (1.4%)
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Black6 (0.8%)
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Asian1 (0.1%)
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American Indian1 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 0 |
| High | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
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: | 3 |
| Students: | 713* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 104.1* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.8 |
Schools in Pocahontas Area Comm School District
Found 3 Schools
Elementary School K - 6th
High School 7th - 12th
High School 9th - 12th