Willowbrook Elementary

www.southeastpolk.org

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Willowbrook Elementary is a public school located in Altoona, Iowa, serving as part of the Southeast Polk Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and utilizing modern instructional practices, Willowbrook aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. As part of the Southeast Polk district, Willowbrook benefits from the resources and mission of a larger school system that prioritizes innovation, student engagement, and excellence. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can find further information on the official website at http://southeastpolk.org.

523

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willowbrook Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	57
Black	62
Asian	14
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
334 (63.9%)
Black
62 (11.9%)
Hispanic
57 (10.9%)
Two or More
52 (9.9%)
Asian
14 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Southeast Polk Comm School District
Phone:	(515)967-7512
Website:	http://www.southeastpolk.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 37

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 76