Novak Elementary School

www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/novak

347 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Novak Elementary School, located in Marion, Iowa, is a key part of the Linn-Mar Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school serves students in the surrounding community by emphasizing academic excellence, social-emotional development, and a strong partnership between educators and families. As part of the larger Linn-Mar system, Novak Elementary benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources and commitment to preparing students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum.

Beyond its core academic program, Novak Elementary is known for its welcoming atmosphere and focus on building a strong school culture. The school prioritizes individualized attention to meet the diverse needs of its students, utilizing modern educational practices to encourage critical thinking and collaboration. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and academic rigor, Novak Elementary strives to provide a stable, nurturing foundation that helps children grow both as students and as responsible members of the community.

347

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Novak Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	19
Black	22
Asian	2
Two or More	33
American Indian	2

White
269 (77.5%)
Two or More
33 (9.5%)
Black
22 (6.3%)
Hispanic
19 (5.5%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Linn-Mar Comm School District
Phone:	(319)447-3300
Website:	http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/novak
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 72