RUNNELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Runnells Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Southeast Polk Comm School District school district, located in Runnells, IA with about 270 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Runnells Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Runnells Elementary is a public school located in the small, rural community of Runnells, Iowa, serving as part of the Southeast Polk Community School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused educational environment, providing foundational learning opportunities for students in the primary grade levels. By leveraging the resources of a larger district while maintaining the personalized feel of a neighborhood school, Runnells Elementary focuses on academic excellence, student character development, and active family involvement.
As a member of the Southeast Polk district, the school benefits from a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards and access to a wide array of support services and extracurricular programs. The faculty emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, striving to prepare students for a successful transition to the district's middle and high school programs. For families seeking more detailed information regarding the school's specific academic initiatives, upcoming events, or enrollment procedures, the official district website at [www.southeastpolk.org](http://www.southeastpolk.org) serves as the primary hub for resources and news.
For more information, contact Runnells Elementary at (515) 966-2068 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Runnells, IA 50237
(515) 966-2068
http://www.southeastpolk.org
RUNNELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Runnells, IA with about 270 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Southeast Polk Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 270
- Teachers:
- 16.5
- 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 270 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RUNNELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.