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.
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-7512
http://southeastpolk.org
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
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Southeast Polk Comm School District
- 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
* 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 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.