WILLOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Willowbrook Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Southeast Polk Comm School District school district, located in Altoona, IA with about 553 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Willowbrook Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Willowbrook Elementary is a public school located in Altoona, Iowa, serving as part of the Southeast Polk Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and utilizing modern instructional practices, Willowbrook aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. As part of the Southeast Polk district, Willowbrook benefits from the resources and mission of a larger school system that prioritizes innovation, student engagement, and excellence. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can find further information on the official website at http://southeastpolk.org.

For more information, contact Willowbrook Elementary at (515) 967-7512 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 17th Ave SW
Altoona, IA 50009
Advertisement

WILLOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Altoona, IA with about 553 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
553
Teachers:
35
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
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 553 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
74.7%
Black or African American
9.0%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic/Latino
6.1%
Asian
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.