Pocahontas Area Comm School District

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.
3
Total Schools
713
Total Students
104.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pocahontas Area Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White594
Hispanic68
Black6
Asian1
Two or More33
American Indian1
Pacific Islander10
  • White
    594 (83.3%)
  • Hispanic
    68 (9.5%)
  • Two or More
    33 (4.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (1.4%)
  • Black
    6 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Pocahontas Area Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High2
Other0
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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:3
Students:713*
Teachers (FTE):104.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in Pocahontas Area Comm School District
Found 3 Schools