Pocahontas Area Elementary School

Pocahontas Area Comm School District
208 1st Ave SW
Pocahontas, IA 50574
265 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Pocahontas Area Elementary School, located in Pocahontas, Iowa, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Pocahontas Area Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing small-town values and individualized attention, the institution aims to prepare children for future success through a curriculum that balances core subjects with character-building initiatives.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays an active role in the local community, maintaining a collaborative relationship with families and local stakeholders. The facility provides a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests through various activities and programs. As part of the broader Pocahontas Area school system, the elementary school is committed to continuous improvement, striving to equip students with the essential skills and confidence needed as they transition toward middle and high school levels.
265
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    224 (84.5%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (10.6%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.8%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
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: Pocahontas Area Comm School District
Phone: (712)335-4642
Website: http://www.pacsd.org/
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 45
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 31
Grade 5 39
Grade 6 50
Gender Ratio