North Polk Central Elementary School

www.northpolk.org

408 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Polk Central Elementary School, located in Alleman, Iowa, is a key component of the North Polk Community School District. Serving students in the northern portion of the district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As part of a district known for its rapid growth and strong community ties, North Polk Central emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and a commitment to preparing students for success as they transition to the district's upper-level schools.

The school is dedicated to creating a collaborative culture where teachers, families, and the community work together to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing modern curriculum standards and prioritizing student-centered instruction, the school strives to maintain high academic expectations while nurturing social-emotional growth. For those seeking detailed information on enrollment, school calendars, or district policies, the official North Polk website serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and updates.

408

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Polk Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	12
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	14

White
364 (89.2%)
Black
15 (3.7%)
Two or More
14 (3.4%)
Hispanic
12 (2.9%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Polk Comm School District
Phone:	(515)984-3400
Website:	http://www.northpolk.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 53