Mediapolis Elementary School

www.meposchools.org

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mediapolis Elementary School, located in Mediapolis, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Mediapolis Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth, the institution strives to prepare children for their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

The school operates with a commitment to providing a well-rounded experience, often integrating technology and modern pedagogical practices to engage students effectively. As part of a smaller community-based district, Mediapolis Elementary benefits from a close-knit atmosphere that encourages collaboration between staff, parents, and students. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district news, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at http://www.meposchools.org.

432

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mediapolis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	17
Black	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

White
391 (90.5%)
Two or More
18 (4.2%)
Hispanic
17 (3.9%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
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:	Mediapolis Comm School District
Phone:	(319)394-3101
Website:	http://www.meposchools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 27

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 71