NORTH POLK WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
North Polk West Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the North Polk Comm School District school district, located in Polk City, IA with about 525 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, North Polk West Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
North Polk West Elementary School is a public primary school located in Polk City, Iowa, serving as part of the North Polk Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students in their early formative years. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character building, North Polk West aims to prepare children for future educational success while maintaining a strong sense of community involvement.
The school benefits from the district’s overall reputation for academic excellence and its commitment to integrating modern teaching practices with traditional values. With its convenient location on West Broadway, the school serves as a central hub for families in the growing Polk City area. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a student-centered approach, North Polk West Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded foundation that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and life-long learning for all of its students.
For more information, contact North Polk West Elementary School at (515) 984-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Polk City, IA 50226
(515) 984-3400
http://www.northpolk.org
NORTH POLK WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Polk City, IA with about 525 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Polk Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 525
- Teachers:
- 29.26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 525 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH POLK WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 97.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.